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worth A measure of something's value or importance.  ■ "This sandwich is worth the $10 because it has bacon and avocado."


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estimates A wild guess based on no real information.  ■ When asked how much he thought the painting was worth, the art collector replied, "I'd say it's worth around a million bucks, give or take a few hundred thousand."

evaluate To determine the value or worth of something, especially by comparing it with others.  ■ "I need to evaluate whether this new job opportunity is worth leaving my current one."

ante A type of card played in poker that is usually worth 2 or 3, but can be worth more depending on the circumstances.  ■ I knew I should have folded when I saw my opponent's ante. It was way too big for a 2 and I didn't want to risk losing all my chips.

Acceptable Something that is not worth getting upset over, but is still tolerated.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee and it was an acceptable mistake because I just had to keep going with my presentation."

Amounted To have a great deal of money, especially unexpectedly.  ■ "When I found out my old car was worth more than my house, I felt like I had hit the lottery and amounted to something!"

Assess To determine the value or worth of something, often by making a critical judgment.  ■ "I assessed the situation and realized that my only option was to jump out of the window."

autographed adjective  ■ A celebrity's autographed picture is worth a lot of money on eBay.

Aware Being fully informed and knowledgeable about something or someone.  ■ "I am aware of your lack of enthusiasm for this project, but I assure you it will be worth it in the end."

Beneficial Something that is beneficial or advantageous, especially to oneself.  ■ "I had a heart attack from eating too many donuts and drinking too much coffee, but it was all worth it for the benefits they provided me."

chirpy An overly cheerful and optimistic person or bird.  ■ The chirpy salesman always managed to convince me that the product was worth it, even though I had my doubts.

Climbed To reach the top of something, often with difficulty.  ■ "I climbed the highest mountain in the world, but it was worth it for the view from the top."

deviants People who are not like everyone else and therefore not worth getting to know.  ■ "I don't understand why people always hang out with those deviants. They're just weird."

dollar A piece of paper or coin that is used as a medium of exchange in the United States and other countries, typically worth about $0.10.  ■ "I'm broke! I don't have any dollars left to buy ice cream."

evaluating The act of determining the value or worth of something, often with a sense of humor.  ■ "I'm evaluating my ex-girlfriend's new partner and I must say, he looks like a caricature of a stereotype."

florin A type of Romanian currency that is no longer in circulation.  ■ "I still have some florins hidden away, but I'm not sure if they're worth anything these days."

Fronting The act of pretending to be someone else, usually for attention or to impress others.  ■ John has been fronting as a rock star all night at the club, but he can't sing worth a damn.

Grift A clever or dishonest way of getting something you want.  ■ "I had to grift my way into the VIP section at the concert, but it was totally worth it for the free drinks."

Holdings The act of clinging or gripping tightly to something.  ■ "I had to hold on tight during the rollercoaster ride, but it was all worth it for the view from the top."

Hundred A large number of things, but not exactly precise. It can be used to exaggerate or humorously understate the number of something.  ■ I have a hundred friends, but really I only have ten that are worth keeping.

iffy An expression used to describe something that is questionable or uncertain.  ■ "That restaurant has some iffy reviews, I'm not sure if it's worth the risk."

Insignificant adjective, relating to or having no value, importance, or meaning; not worth considering or paying attention to  ■ I accidentally dropped my phone and it's completely insignificant now because the screen is shattered.

jade A greenish-gray stone, used for carving and as a gemstone.  ■ "I found a beautiful jade necklace at the flea market! It must have been worth a fortune."

Lavish To be excessively rich or luxurious, often to an absurd degree. To indulge oneself in material pleasures.  ■ "I spent my entire fortune on a lavish vacation, but it was worth every penny.

laws A set of rules and regulations that govern society, often enforced by law enforcement agencies.  ■ "Breaking the laws of physics may result in a trip to jail, but sometimes it's worth it for the hilarious memes!"

Millionaires A group of wealthy individuals with a net worth of at least one million dollars.  ■ "I used to be a millionaire, but I lost everything in the stock market crash."

perspectives A humorous way of viewing something from multiple angles, often with the intention of making a mockery of the situation or people involved.  ■ "She was so self-absorbed, she thought her own perspectives were the only ones worth considering."

Pitiful adjective: extremely small, insignificant, and lacking in worth or importance  ■ "I'm sorry, I didn't bring any snacks. I had nothing pitiful to offer."

pocketful A small, inconsequential amount of something. Often used to describe a very little bit of something that is not worth mentioning.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my pocketful of coffee on my shirt this morning."

poor A person or thing of little value or worth.  ■ When my friend found out I was going to the beach with all my rich friends, he said "You must be feeling really poor!"

porter A person who carries heavy objects, especially luggage or other goods, for a fee.  ■I hired a porter to help me carry my suitcase up the stairs to my hotel room. It was worth every penny!

refundable Something that is not worth the money you paid for it.  ■ "I bought this shirt at a thrift store, but it turned out to be so ugly, I had to refund it."

remarkable A person or thing that is so unusual, distinctive or remarkable that it is worth mentioning or noting.  ■ "The fact that the cat could play piano was a remarkably talented feat."

remarkably In a way that is so unusual, surprising, or impressive as to be worth noting.  ■ "The fact that the cat could solve a Rubik's Cube was remarkably impressive," said John.

richest The person who has the most money, possessions, or property.  ■ "I heard that Bill Gates is currently the richest man in the world, with a net worth of over $100 billion."

Scripture The religious text of a particular faith, but written in a humorously poor English.  ■ "I can't believe you actually believe that the Bible is the only scripture worth reading. It's like reading a grocery list for the afterlife."

sights Something that is interesting or worth seeing, especially if it's unusual or out of place.  ■ "I saw a giant rubber chicken in the middle of the street. It was such a sight! I couldn't believe my eyes."

significantly Adverb used to describe something that is important or worth noticing.  ■ "I had a significantly good time at the party, despite the spider."

Trifling Something so small, insignificant or unimportant that it is not worth mentioning.  ■ "I accidentally broke a $10 bill at the store. It was just a trifling amount, so I didn't bother to report it."

valuables Items that are highly valued or considered to be of great worth.  ■The thief stole my valuables, including my grandma's antique vase and my favorite pair of sneakers.

value The worth or importance of something, often measured in terms of money.  ■ "I think my cat has a lot of value - she's always there for me when I need someone to cuddle with."

waited To sit and do nothing for a long time, in anticipation of something happening.  ■ "I waited an hour at the DMV just to renew my license, but it was worth it when I finally got my new ID."

whore A person who has sex with others for payment.  ■ I had to sell my soul to become a successful whore, but it was worth it.

Antiquing The act of searching for and acquiring old or rare items to add value to one's collection.  ■ "I spent all day antiquing at the local flea market, but I only found a few things that were actually worth anything."

Appealing An adjective used to describe something or someone that is attractive, interesting, and worthy of attention.  ■ "The new ice cream shop had an appealing sign outside, so I decided to give it a try. It was worth every bite!"

Assessed To evaluate the value of something or someone, usually in order to determine a price or tax.  ■ After assessing the damage caused by the storm, the insurance company determined that the house was worth $200,000 before the hurricane hit.

Assessing The act of judging or evaluating something in order to determine its value, worth, or quality.  ■ "I'm still assessing my chances at winning the lottery. I mean, sure, it's been 5 days and no one has contacted me yet, but there's always hope!"

Attic A small, dark, and dusty room located in the upper part of a house or building. It is usually used as a storage space.  ■ "I had to climb up the ladder to reach the attic, but it was worth it to see all the old family pictures and trinkets that were stored there."

auditions The act of trying out for a role or position, often involving performing in front of an audience.  ■ "I had to go through several auditions before I finally landed the part of Bottom in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. It was worth it, though - the audience loved me!"

Baring The act of exposing oneself in a humorous or exaggerated manner, often for the purpose of making others laugh.  ■ "I'm going to have to start baring my soul more often if I want to improve my public speaking skills. But I think it's worth it - after all, the audience loves seeing me in my birthday suit!"