Words and their Definitions

[Drunk Monkey]

A blast from the past

https://youtu.be/pZ-oEuWMszs

[Doodoo]

The rougarou
(alternatively spelled as roux-ga-roux, rugaroo, or rugaru) is a legendary creature in French diaspora communities linked to traditional concepts of the werewolf.

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Cheddar
is a slang term that typically refers to money or wealth. It is used in the phrase “get cheddar” to mean making money or achieving financial success. It is also used to refer to the currency itself.
In baseball, cheddar is used to describe an impressive fastball.

[Doodoo]

at·tri·bu·tion
noun
(attribution to)
the action of regarding something as being caused by a person or thing:
"the electorate was disillusioned with his immediate attribution of the bombings to a separatist group"
the action of ascribing a work or remark to a particular author, artist, or person:
"the study of Constable is fraught with problems of attribution" · "the attribution to Mozart on the title page is correct" · "he bought pictures unseen, according to their attributions"
the action of regarding a quality or feature as characteristic of or possessed by a person or thing:
"the attribution of human emotions to inanimate objects" · "attributions of false motives, especially of greed, are commonplace"

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lam·poon

verb
publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm:
"the actor was lampooned by the press"

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lethargic play
feeling a lack of energy or a lack of interest in doing things

[Doodoo]

Valenki (Russian: ва́ленки, IPA: [ˈvalʲɪnkʲɪ];
sg valenok (Russian: ва́ленок, IPA: [ˈvalʲɪnək])) are traditional Russian winter footwear, essentially felt boots: the name valenok literally means "made by felting". They are not water-resistant, and are often worn with galoshes to protect the soles from wear and moisture.

[Doodoo]

Oobleck :
a mixture of corn starch and water that behaves like a liquid when at rest and like a solid when pressure is applied. Oobleck gets its name from the title of a story by Dr. Seuss, Bartholomew and the Oobleck, and is a favorite component in kids’ science experiments

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dearth
noun

What It Means

Dearth refers to a lack or inadequate supply. It is usually followed by of.

// There is no dearth of opportunities for volunteers at the fair.

[Doodoo]

Ubiquitous

Ubiquitous is an adjective that means ever-present, everywhere, omnipresent.

Example: “The fog along the highway was ubiquitous, making it difficult to navigate.”

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Bluey

adjective

1.
almost or partly blue:
"bluey-green foliage"
noun

1.
a bundle of possessions carried by a bushman.
2.
a nickname for a red-headed person.

[jackspratt]

GDS - Guardian Derangement Syndrome.

[AlexO]

GDS - Guardian Derangement Syndrome.

Come on Pratty where is your source of information for this or is this just another post to keep your averages up.

[jackspratt]

GDS - Guardian Derangement Syndrome.

Come on Pratty where is your source of information for this....

Have a look in the mirror.

[AlexO]

GDS - Guardian Derangement Syndrome.

Come on Pratty where is your source of information for this....

Have a look in the mirror.

Jeez, on top of being the self proclaimed expert on everything, your now medically qualified as well. Your genius is astounding.

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jeremiad Audio pronunciation
noun

What It Means

Jeremiad refers to a long cautionary or angry rant about something. It can also refer to a similarly prolonged lamentation, or expression of great sorrow or deep sadness.

// His jeremiad about trivial problems with the campsite didn’t go over well with his friends.

[jackspratt]

Projecting

Projection is a type of defense mechanism or means of coping. People may use defense mechanisms and unconscious mental strategies to cope with stressful or anxiety-provoking thoughts and experiences. When someone unconsciously attributes their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors to another person, they are projecting.

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attenuate
verb | uh-TEN-yuh-wayt

What It Means

To attenuate something is to make it weaker or less in amount, effect, or force.

// The switch from the clack of typewriters to the quiet tap of computer keyboards greatly attenuated the noise level of the office.

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bardie
noun
bard·​ie ˈbardi
plural-s
Scottish
: a minor poet

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fallacious
adjective | fuh-LAY-shus

What It Means

Fallacious is a formal word that typically describes something, such as an argument or assumption, that is false or inaccurate and that tends to mislead or deceive others.

// The notion that disease is caused by malign spirits was known to be fallacious long before the advent of germ theory.