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Definitions by Diana Stephens

parasitism 

A symbiotic relationship in which one species, the parasite, benefits at the expense of the other, the host.
Tapeworms live in the intestines of cats, where they absorb nutrients from the food cats eat.
parasitism by Diana Stephens February 14, 2005

commensalism 

A symbiotic relationship between two organisms of different species in which one derives some benefit while the other is unaffected.
Barnacles attach themselves to the shells of crabs. The barnacles recieve a home and transportation.
commensalism by Diana Stephens February 14, 2005
The best substance on the earth. Varys in different shades of brown. Varys in sweetness. Originally used by the Aztec Indians. Diana's favorite food of all time.
My birthday is coming up really soon, and for it I want chocolate.
chocolate by Diana Stephens November 1, 2004

volatile 

1. Evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures.

2. That can be readily vaporized.

3. Tending to violence; explosive, as of behavior.
1. Although mercury doesn't evaporate at normal temperatures, some would call it volatile, since it is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature.

2. Water is quite volatile, since I can vaporize it whenever I want.

3. When I got into an argument with my friend, Brian, I became quite volatile.
volatile by Diana Stephens October 31, 2004
To do something everyone else is doing, just because everyone else is doing it. See conformist
Some dude: Look, I'm going to jump off this bridge! Everyone is! Even Betty! C'mon Jeff, join us!

Jeff the Conformist: Well since everyone else is, I s'pose I will too!
conform by Diana Stephens October 31, 2004
Someone whos cool but doesnt have 2 wear black all the time...Only sometimes...and with color...
Jennifer is SUCH a gothic like oooooooooomigosh!
Gothic by Diana Stephens October 29, 2004
yo pass me sum of that foo foo
foo foo by Diana Stephens October 28, 2004