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walk To stroll about aimlessly, often with a sense of purposeful aimlessness. ■ I took a walk around the park to clear my head and found myself lost in thought.
adage A short, pithy saying that contains a wise or humorous observation. ■ "Actions speak louder than words" is an adage often used to remind people not to just talk the talk, but walk the walk.
rickety adjective 1. Shaky or unstable, especially in a way that is unpleasant to be on. Example: The old wooden bridge over the river was so rickety, I could barely walk across it without falling in., 2. Amusing or entertaining in an awkward, clumsy way. Example: His jokes were so rickety, they made everyone cringe with discomfort. ■ The old wooden bridge over the river was so rickety, I could barely walk across it without falling in. In fact, one of my friends actually did fall in and ended up swimming to the other side.
aisles A narrow passage in a grocery store or supermarket where customers walk up and down to pick out items from the shelves. ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing aisle!"
arroyo A narrow, winding river or stream. ■ "I went for a walk in the arroyo and saw a bunch of fish swimming upstream. I thought to myself, 'Wow, this is like a real-life river of fish!'.
Arterial Relating to the arteries. ■ After a long day of work, John's arterial network was feeling congested and he decided to take a walk in the park.
Atrocious So bad, it's almost funny. ■ "I forgot my umbrella in the rain and now I have to walk home with wet socks. That's atrocious!
blue A color that is typically associated with sadness and melancholy, but can also be seen as calming and peaceful. ■ "I'm feeling very blue today. Maybe I should take a walk in the park to clear my head."
Bollocks Something that is complete rubbish or nonsense; something that is bullshit. ■ "I'm telling you, the new boss has some serious bollocks. He thinks he can just walk in and take over the team."
Born A person who is not yet fully developed. ■ The baby was born yesterday and it still hasn't learned to walk.
bridges A structure built to span a physical obstacle such as a river, valley, or body of water. ■ "I love bridges. They're great for getting from one place to another without actually having to walk."
brook A small, shallow stream of water that flows in a gentle curve. ■ "I like to take my dog for a walk by the brook every morning."
bruised An injury to the skin that is caused by a sharp object or an impact. It typically causes discoloration and swelling. ■ "After tripping over the curb, John's leg was so bruised he couldn't walk for a week."
catwalk A narrow, straight path or ramp that is used as a stage for models to walk on during fashion shows. ■ The designer's catwalk was filled with models wearing clothes made of spaghetti noodles.
cicely A woman who is overly self-conscious about her appearance and constantly fidgets with her hair. ■ I had to walk away from the mirror after catching a glimpse of my reflection - I was such a cicely!
Clearing A large area of land that has been cleared of trees, bushes, and other obstacles, making it easy to walk or drive on. ■ I love hiking in the clearing by my cabin. It's so peaceful and scenic!
Clubbed To be extremely drunk and unable to function normally. ■After a long night of partying, John was so clubbed that he could barely walk straight.
complain To express dissatisfaction with something, often in a whiny or exaggerated manner. ■ "I can't believe I have to walk 10 minutes to class every day! This is so unfair!"
conscious A state of being awake and aware of your surroundings, thoughts, and feelings. ■ When you accidentally walk into a wall while you're conscious, it's called an "oopsie".
Creek A small, winding river. ■ I went for a walk by the creek and saw a family of otters playing in the water. I couldn't help but feel jealous of their carefree lifestyle.
cripple A person who is unable to walk or move normally due to an injury, disease, or birth defect. ■ "I can't believe I broke my leg and now I'm stuck in a wheelchair like a cripple!"
Debris A collection of broken and discarded objects, often resulting from a natural disaster or human activity. ■ "After the earthquake, the debris in the streets made it difficult to walk."
Deck A flat surface, typically one that is elevated above the ground and used to walk on or for other purposes. ■ "I forgot my deck of cards at home! That's why I couldn't play poker with my friends."
edge The point where something sharp or dangerous meets another thing. ■ Don't walk too close to the edge of the cliff, you might go over!
electro A person who is extremely attractive to a certain type of animal, such as dogs or horses. ■ "I'm so electro I can barely walk down the street without being surrounded by animals!
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!
Flats A type of dwelling with no elevators or stairs, typically consisting of multiple rooms on a single level. ■ "I hate living in flats because I'm too lazy to walk up the stairs to my apartment."
Hallway A long, narrow passageway where people walk. It is usually lined with doors and has no windows. ■ "I had to take a detour through the hallway because it was being used as a makeshift art gallery."
Harness A device used to control an animal or vehicle. ■ "I forgot my harness at home, so I had to walk the dog on a leash."
hike A long, arduous walk with the intention of getting some exercise. ■ "I decided to go on a hike in the mountains, but I forgot to bring water and now I'm dying of thirst."
hobbling to walk or run with difficulty, especially due to injury or physical limitations. ■ "I had to hobble across the street because of my sprained ankle."
humbled To feel ashamed, embarrassed, or low in esteem due to one's own actions or circumstances. ■ "After accidentally spilling red wine all over her white shirt, Sarah was humbled and had to walk home with her head down."
Hypnotized To be put in a state of unconsciousness by suggestion, hypnosis or some other means, usually for therapeutic purposes. ■ The hypnotist convinced the volunteer to walk on stage and perform ridiculous actions, all while under his spell.
hysteria A state of extreme and irrational excitement or anxiety, often characterized by wild behavior and exaggerated emotions. ■ "The crowd went into a frenzy of hysteria when they saw the famous celebrity walk onto the stage."
Impudence A most audacious and shameless behavior, often involving an excessive amount of self-confidence or disregard for societal norms. ■ "He had the impudence to walk into the room and interrupt the President's speech."
Individuality The quality or state of being unique and distinct from others; not blending in with the crowd. ■ "She had such strong individuality, she could walk down a street with 100 people wearing identical outfits and still stand out."
ledge A narrow, flat, projecting surface, especially a horizontal one that is just wide enough for someone to walk on. ■ "I can't stand being on the ledge of this cliff. It's too scary!"
Legalizing To make something officially allowed by law. ■ After years of lobbying, weed was finally legalized in California. Now people can walk down the street smoking joints without fear of getting arrested.
lenses noun: a pair of glasses used to correct vision problems. ■ "I forgot my lenses at home and had to walk around with blurry vision all day."
lurch A sudden, awkward movement that makes you look like a drunkard trying to walk in straight line. ■ "He lunched towards the door with all the grace of a hippopotamus on roller skates."
marched To walk with a sense of purpose and determination, often accompanied by a loud drumbeat. ■ The band marched through the parade route, playing their drums and leaving spectators in awe of their skill.
mean adjective, Characterized by a desire to inflict pain or suffering on others. ■ She was such a mean boss, she made her employees walk on glass every day.
misses A term used to describe someone who has missed their bus, train, or any other mode of transportation. ■ "I can't believe I missed my bus! Now I have to walk home in the rain."
Move A sudden and unpredictable change in direction or position. ■ I was trying to walk straight, but then I saw a hot girl and suddenly I moved in a different direction.
negligent A person who is very careless and doesn't pay attention to what they are doing. ■ "John was so negligent with his car that he forgot to put gas in it and had to walk home."
Nightclub A place where people go to dance, drink, and flirt in the dark of night. ■ I went to a nightclub last weekend and had the best time ever! I danced so hard I could barely walk home.
nightingale A bird that sings at night, usually in a melodious and beautiful voice. ■ "I heard the sweet singing of the nightingale while I was out on my nightly walk."
Nude A person who is not wearing any clothes. ■ "I forgot my pants at home, so I had to walk around in the nude all day."
ogle To look at someone or something with a lustful or lewd gaze, often unintentionally. ■ John accidentally ogled the cute girl walking by, causing her to blush and quickly walk away.
OSE A mysterious force that causes objects to become stuck together. ■ "I swear, the OSE is making my shoes stick to the ground! I can't even walk!"