kaosmoker 's definitions

Bibliomancy

bib·li·o·man·cy
/ˈbiblēəˌmansē/
noun
foretelling the future by interpreting a randomly chosen passage from a book, especially the Bible.

Thanks to his knowledge of bibliomancy the priest knew how the world would end.

by kaosmoker September 30, 2018

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

Clairaudience

The ability to hear voices & sounds super-normally- spirited voices alleging to be those of dead people giving advice or warnings.

From birth brittany could hear the faint voices of the dead thanks to her clairaudience ability.

by kaosmoker September 30, 2018

Smoker

A person who doesn't care about the people around them or care about how they smell. Often surrounded by burn spots from dropped cigarettes or accidental burns.

Tom is a smoker. He smells terrible.

by kaosmoker September 30, 2018

Haruspex

ha·rus·pex
/həˈrəˌspeks,ˈherəˌspeks/
noun
(in ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens by inspecting the entrails of sacrificial animals.

The practice of haruspex may be ancient but it is still odd.

by kaosmoker September 30, 2018

Chalice

chal·ice
/ˈCHaləs/
noun
a large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine.

I like to drink my coffee from a chalice. It makes me feel important.

by kaosmoker September 30, 2018

Anthroposophy

an·thro·pos·o·phy
ˌanTHrəˈpäsəfē/
noun
a formal educational, therapeutic, and creative system established by Rudolf Steiner, seeking to use mainly natural means to optimize physical and mental health and well-being.

Christian and Jewish mystical thought have also influenced the development of anthroposophy.

by kaosmoker September 30, 2018