kaosmoker 's definitions

Crapulence

Sickness or indisposition resulting from excess in drinking or eating.

Some have a hang over others fall victim to its uglier cousin crapulence.

by kaosmoker June 1, 2020

Aether theories

Physics propose the existence of a medium.

Even with the particles retarding the motion of the aether theories, the same will be true if, to counterbalance the increased inertia, suitable forces are caused to act on the aether at all points where the inertia is altered.

by kaosmoker September 30, 2018

Occlumency

The act of magically closing one's mind against Legilimency.

The word "occlumency" comes from the Latin occludere, meaning "to shut up" and mens, for "mind".

Legilimency and Occlumency are not part of the normal curriculum at Hogwarts, and most students would graduate without learning them.

by kaosmoker September 25, 2021

Ascended master

Ascended Masters are believed to be spiritually enlightened beings who in past incarnations were ordinary humans, but who have undergone a series of spiritual transformations originally called initiations.

The term "Ascended Master" was first used by Baird T. Spalding in 1924 in his series of books, "The Life and Teachings of the Masters of the Far East" (DeVorss and Co.).

by kaosmoker September 30, 2018

Lama

la·ma
/ˈlämə/
noun
an honorific title applied to a spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism, whether a reincarnate lama (such as the Dalai Lama) or one who has earned the title in life.

The Mongols were interested in the religion of the lamas, especially since 1576, when Altan, khakan of the Tumeds, and his cousin summoned the chief lama of the most important monastery to visit him.

by kaosmoker September 30, 2018

Clinical Depression

clin-i-cal de-pres-sion
/klin-i-kal dih-presh-un/

A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

Rosita has clinical depression. That is why she never wants to join family events.

by kaosmoker September 30, 2018

Bumfuzzle

To be confused, perplexed, or flustered or to cause confusion.

Alternatively dumfoozle.

Some of the words and definitions submitted to urban dictionary make me bumfuzzled.

by kaosmoker September 30, 2018