43 definitions by kaosmoker

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

Diatomic Elements

Diatomic elements are pure elements that form molecules consisting of two atoms bonded together.

Hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, fluorine, chlorine, iodine, astatine and bromine.

When diatomic elements are converted to gaseous atoms, only half a mole of molecules will be needed, as the standard enthalpy change is based purely on the production of one mole of gaseous atoms.

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 October 1, 2018

Craigslist

American classified advertisements website with sections devoted to jobs, housing, for sale, items wanted, services, community, gigs, résumés, and discussion forums.

Craigslist became a web-based service in 1996.

by kaosmoker September 30, 2018

Brostratu

People who take the TV show vikings too seriously.

Weak minded sheep following a trend insulting true followers of the asatru path and giving them a bad name with their garbage and TV drama brought to life.

Making claims to hold to virtues and creeds without following thru truly.

So tired of the brostratu on the interest giving good heathens a bad name.

by kaosmoker September 30, 2018

Grammar Nazi

A person who comments on or corrects the grammar mistakes of others.

She is grammar nazi. Look at how upset she is becoming over a typo.

by kaosmoker October 1, 2018

Ovate

Druid-in-training who has already proven himself a master of bardic song and oral tradition, and who is now studying the esoteric arts of astronomy, astrology, divination, philosophy, and ritual. Ovates outrank bards.

The bard knew many songs from the local lands, but the ovate knew many songs from many lands and had the experience to ease your every worry.

by kaosmoker September 30, 2018