Ludiosis

Ludiosis

n.
the sense that you’re just making it up as you go along—knowing that if someone asked why you do most things, you couldn’t really come up with a convincing explanation.

In Ancient Rome, Ludi Osci, the Oscan Games, gave rise to the art of improvisational theater. Pronounced “loo-dee-oh-sis.”

Momophobia

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Pax Latrina

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Anaphasia

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Poggled

a person studying a book with a magnifying glass

Wytai

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Nullness

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Adronitis

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Amuse-Douche

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Ledsome

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Wenbane

a person standing on a ledge looking at a city skyline

Innity

a neatly made bed with diffused light glowing

Lockheartedness

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Monachopsis

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Aftergloom

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Hailbound

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Scrough

a person working on the sidewalk

Covalent Bond

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Mimeomia

a person wearing an animal onesie garment

Aftergloom

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Future-Tense

a person looking at their reflection

Nilous

a person standing at a bus terminal

Kerisl

piles of old books scattered in an abandoned room

Nemotia

a city with clouds of smoke

Xeno

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Holiette

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Dystoria

close up of water drops on a window

Amentalio

a person in a white dress, facing away