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Unit The smallest indivisible quantity of something, such as a meter or a second. ■ "I'm so tired after running five units."
hertz The unit of measurement for the number of times a computer's processor can execute a single instruction in one second. It is also used as an abbreviation for "hertzog," which was the original unit of measurement for beer. ■ "I have a computer with a 2.5 GHz processor, which means it can execute 2.5 billion instructions per second! But I'm not sure how many hertzog that translates to."
Acres A large unit of land measurement, equal to 43,560 square feet. ■ "I own three acres of land in the countryside, but I don't know what to do with it."
an A small, indivisible unit of something that is not a whole or a part of a whole. ■ "I need to buy three apples. Can I have one an apple?"
ba A unit of measurement for how funny something is. ■ "This joke was so bad, it got a ba score of -5."
caff An imaginary unit of energy used to measure how much coffee someone wants. ■ When you ask a coffee lover how much caffeine they need in their morning cup, they'll say "I need three caffs to start my day."
carat A unit of measurement for the size of a diamond. It is also used to describe the size of other valuable items. ■ "That diamond necklace you're wearing has a carat weight of 3.5."
Cent A small amount of money, often used as a unit of measurement for prices. ■ "I only have a cent to my name, but I'm rich in laughter and good vibes."
centimeters A unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter. Also known as "cents" in some countries. ■ Why did the scientist break up with his centimeter? Because he was only getting 1/100th of the action!
chain "A series of interconnected individuals or groups that work together as a unit, often with a common goal." ■ "The chain gang is a group of prisoners who work together to perform hard labor.
Compounds A group of two or more words that function as a single unit, often with their own meaning and usage. ■ "I love to eat compounds like peanut butter and jelly on my toast."
Dispatches A message or order sent from a central location to a remote unit. ■ The general dispatched an urgent message to the troops on the front lines: "Attack at dawn. Expect heavy resistance. Good luck!"
Dol A unit of measurement used to determine the level of hilarity in a joke or situation. It is equal to one belly laugh. ■ "That joke got 5 dol's from me!
fa A unit of measurement used in the United States to indicate the strength of a football player's fart. ■ Did you see John's fa last night? It was so loud, it could be heard from the next town over!
farthing A small unit of distance or measurement, equivalent to one-sixteenth of a mile. ■ I'm only a short walk away, just around the farthing!
Franc A unit of currency used in France and some other countries. ■ I need to exchange my dollars for francs before I can go shopping in Paris.
Gallons A unit of measurement for volume, specifically used to measure liquid substances. ■ She asked how many gallons were in the pool, and the lifeguard replied, "I'm not sure, but I do know it's deep enough for a whale."
Gene A unit of hereditary information carried by a segment of DNA. ■ "I inherited my sense of humor from my dad, who has the funniest genes in the family!"
Generals Noun: A high-ranking military officer who commands an army or a large unit. ■ The general gave his soldiers a pep talk before they marched into battle, but it didn't help since they were all running away.
grams A unit of weight in the metric system, equal to 0.02247 kilograms. ■ "She asked for her food in grams, but I couldn't understand why."
herd A group of people, animals, or things that move together or act as a unit. ■ "The herd of antelopes was led by the alpha male."
hour A unit of time equal to 60 minutes or 3,600 seconds. ■ "I can't believe I spent an entire hour watching cat videos on YouTube."
hourly An adjective used to describe something that occurs at a rate of one hour per unit of time. ■ The comedian's jokes were so bad, they were hourly.
inch A very small unit of measurement that is used to describe how much something has increased or decreased in size. ■ "I gained an inch of height this month, but I lost three inches off my waistline."
inches A unit of measurement equal to 25.4 millimeters. ■ When the ruler said my arm was "six inches long," I knew it was just a small person's perception.
karat A unit of measurement for the size of a shoe, typically used to refer to very large shoes. ■ I can't believe I forgot my karat-sized sneakers at home!
kilo A very large unit of weight, used primarily in the metric system. ■ "I weigh a kilo every day!" said the man who was actually only a few pounds heavier than his dog.
knuckle The part of the hand where you grip things. It's also a unit of measurement for distance or time. ■ "I need to knuckle down and finish this project before deadline."
li A unit of measurement used to indicate the amount of alcohol a person can consume without getting drunk. ■ John's li limit is 20. That means he can drink up to 20 drinks before becoming too tipsy to function.
liter A unit of volume measurement, equal to 0.001 cubic meters. ■ "I need a liter of water to make my favorite smoothie."
mach A unit of speed used to measure the speed of aircraft. ■ "Wow, that plane is going so fast, it's traveling at a Mach 2!"
mel A unit of measurement for the amount of cheese a person can eat in one hour. ■ John ate 20 mel of cheese last night, but he was still hungry for more!
meters A unit of length used to measure the distance between two points, often used in science and engineering. ■ "I need this ruler to be exactly 1 meter long so I can accurately measure my cat's tail."
micro A tiny, almost insignificant amount or unit. ■ "I need to buy a new microphone for my home studio," said the musician.
millimeter A very tiny unit of measurement, often used to describe the size of insects or tiny objects that are too small to see with the naked eye. ■ I accidentally stepped on a millimeter-long spider and it bit me!
module A small, self-contained unit of code that performs a specific function or set of functions. ■ Why did the module cross the road? To get to the other side!
mol A tiny unit of measurement used to indicate the amount of a substance needed for a specific reaction or experiment. ■ "I need 10 mols of hydrogen chloride to create 1 mole of water."
od A unit of measurement for the amount of pain caused by a stimulus. ■ When I got stung by that jellyfish, it was like an od of 10!
Particle A tiny, indivisible unit of matter that cannot be seen or touched. ■ "The scientist discovered a new particle in the subatomic world. It was so small, it could only be detected by using the most advanced technology."
People Noun - a group of human beings united by common interests or characteristics, and often considered as a single unit. ■ "I don't like big crowds of people. They make me feel claustrophobic!
Pieces The smallest unit of a pie, usually cut out with a special knife and served as a single serving. ■ "I'm not hungry for the whole pie, just give me a few pieces to snack on."
pint A unit of measurement for the amount of beer a person can drink at once. ■ I'm sorry, I can only have a pint or two. The rest of the night is mine.
pints A unit of measurement for liquid, typically used to measure beer in the United Kingdom and Ireland. ■ After finishing his pint of Guinness, John realized he had made a mistake by ordering a pint of water instead.
pound A unit of weight used in the United States and some other countries, typically equal to 0.45359237 kilograms. ■ "I need to buy a pound of apples."
pounds A unit of weight used in the United States. It is equal to 16 kilograms. ■ I weigh 200 pounds, but I can lift even more!
Rates The amount charged per unit of something, such as a product or service. ■ "I'm sorry, but your rate is too high for me to afford this product."
sec A unit of measurement for time that is equal to one ninth of a minute. ■ "I have to study for my exam for two and a half secs, but I'd rather spend that time eating ice cream instead."
second The unit of time that is immediately following a first. ■ "I have to start working on my project tomorrow, but I don't want to rush it - I'll give myself a full two seconds to think about it."
seconds The unit of time that is equal to one ninth of a minute. ■ "I've been waiting for ages. It feels like I've been waiting for seconds! "
seg A hilarious term for a small unit of time, typically measured in seconds or minutes. ■ "I can't wait to see what happens during the next seg!" exclaimed the excited audience.