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oobleck

noun

a fluid made from corn starch and water that temporarily thickens or solidifies when a force is applied.

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Estivate - spending a prolonged period of time in a hot climate / during summer, in a dormant state (pertaining to insects, animals, amphibians)

Going to research what insects specifically are more lively during the winter months (in areas where there are four distinct seasons) as opposed to summer. I tend to see more insect activity during the spring/summer than when the temps drop. :?
 
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Estivate - spending a prolonged period of time in a hot climate / during summer, in a dormant state (pertaining to insects, animals, amphibians)

Going to research what insects specifically are more lively during the winter months (in areas where there are four distinct seasons) as opposed to summer. I tend to see more insect activity during the spring/summer than when the temps drop. :?
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Do you find yourself personally estivating in August? I could see myself doing that in your locale.
 
Definition of pentamerous

: divided into or consisting of five parts specifically

: having each floral whorl consisting of five or a multiple of five members

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entelechy

noun PHILOSOPHY

the realization of potential.

the supposed vital principle that guides the development and functioning of an organism or other system or organization.

plural noun: entelechies

"such self-organization required a special biological force—entelechy"

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derecho

noun US

a line of intense, widespread, and fast-moving windstorms and sometimes thunderstorms that moves across a great distance and is characterized by damaging winds.

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umami

noun

a category of taste in food (besides sweet, sour, salt, and bitter), corresponding to the flavor of glutamates, especially monosodium glutamate.

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hypocaust

noun

a hollow space under the floor of an ancient Roman building, into which hot air was sent for heating a room or bath.

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bloviator

Etymology

1850, US, Ohio, as bloviate + -or.

Noun

bloviator (plural bloviators)

One who habitually bloviates; a pompous, opinionated, typically voluble commentator.

Synonyms

windbag

Related terms

bloviation

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dreck

noun INFORMAL

rubbish; trash.

"this so-called art is pure dreck"

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oleaginous

rich in, covered with, or producing oil; oily or greasy.
"fabrics would quickly become filthy in this oleaginous kingdom"

exaggeratedly and distastefully complimentary; obsequious.
"candidates made the usual oleaginous speeches in the debate"

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Advise - verb - to give someone advice

Advice - noun - an opinion offered by someone

License - verb - permission to act

Licence - noun - an official document

Can I give you some advice? I advise you not to do that

I showed my licence to the police officer to prove I am licensed to drive
 
Legally drunk.

"But officer, leave my friend alone. Can't you see he is legally drunk?"__ George Carlin.
 
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