false; sham; phony; not real or authentic; deceitful

existing or occurring on computers or on the internet rather than in the real world

To create or imagine stories and characters in literature and art as a technique to reflect reality, rather than sticking to real people and events.

falsehood; the quality of being insincere or deceptive

weak; in poor health; debilitated; physically frail

devoid of meaning or substance; spiritually or mentally unfulfilled

modest; self-effacing; humble in one's attitude or achievements

open-minded and humble; modest; prepared to learn from others and not conceited

(idiom) to bluff and bluster; to make an empty show of strength; to deliberately create a false appearance of power

superficial honor; empty glory; false prestige

to employ trickery; to use deception or fake appearances to deceive others

imaginary or illusory; not existing in reality

the emptiness of the material world; the void in a spiritual or philosophical sense

nothingness; emptiness; nihility

to feel afraid or uneasy because one knows they have done something wrong or are in the wrong

(of prices, values, etc.) higher than the actual or realistic level; inflated

to misreport or make a fraudulent report, especially to inflate figures or exaggerate achievements

the actual facts of a situation; the real state of affairs, including what is hidden or apparent

a mindset that chases after empty glory or cares too much about appearances; vanity

(Chinese medicine) a state of debility or weakness caused by a deficiency of vital energy, often presenting as fatigue, shortness of breath, or cold limbs

(idiom) to have no empty seats; a capacity crowd; standing room only; describes a packed audience or high attendance at an event

an undeserved or hollow reputation that does not match the actual facts

to have the appearance of something without performing any actual function; an empty shell or a useless formality

To fritter away time or let time pass without accomplishing anything; to live in vain.

to suffer a sudden physical collapse or prostration, often due to severe dehydration, blood loss, or extreme fatigue; symptoms typically include a drop in blood pressure, weak pulse, and pale skin

(idiom) to live up to one's name or reputation; for a good reputation to be based on facts and reality

(Chinese medicine) a condition characterized by a lack of vital energy, often manifesting as symptoms like cold limbs, a pale complexion, and a weak pulse

(idiom) to have no basis in fact; to be completely fictitious or the product of one's imagination

hypocritical show of friendship or affection; false sentiment; insincere

the great void; the universe or cosmos; in ancient philosophy, the original state of all things

in Chinese medicine, internal heat or inflammation resulting from a deficiency in vital essence, often manifesting as a sore throat, night sweats, or irritability

(Chinese medicine) a condition where the body has insufficient blood, often resulting in symptoms like dizziness, pale complexion, palpitations, and insomnia; similar to anemia

fabricated; having no basis in fact; unrealistic or irrational

needless panic or a scare that turns out to be unfounded

purely imaginary; entirely unreal; fanciful; impossible to grasp

to enter by exploiting a weak spot or lapse; to advance when an opponent is off guard or distracted

a line composed of dots or short dashes; a broken line or an imaginary line

to have a false alarm; to be scared for no reason

(of a door, window, or gate) left slightly open or shut but unlatched and unlocked

to be deliberately mystifying; to make something look unnecessarily complicated or fantastical in order to confuse people; to play tricks to mislead others

(idiom) the trip has not been made in vain; a journey that was well worth the effort because of the successful outcome

Sweat produced due to general physical weakness, illness, or nervousness; cold sweats.

To discuss matters of principle, theory, or ideological guidelines rather than concrete details or practical issues.

To establish an office, position, or organization that has no practical function or authority; nominal; existing only in name.

A word with little or no substance of its own that mainly performs a grammatical task, such as a preposition, conjunction, or particle; also called an empty word

overweight but not physically strong; appearing fat but lacking muscle or health

intentionally mysterious; arcane; illusory and unpredictable

(idiom) receptive as a deep valley; extremely modest and willing to accept the ideas or criticism of others

(idiom) To feel nervous or afraid of being caught after doing something wrong; to have something on one's conscience.