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.”

Anti-Aliasing

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Catoptric Tristesse

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Monachopsis

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Wytai

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Amuse-Douche

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Innity

a neatly made bed with diffused light glowing

Lockheartedness

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Kinchy

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Kuebiko

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Momophobia

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Gaudia Civis

a close-up of a gear

Hailbound

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Allope

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Eisce

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The Unsharp Mask

a mirror with a reflection of a person

Anecdoche

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Adronitis

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Aftergloom

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Lilo

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Fygophobia

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Falesia

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Leidenfreude

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Aftersome

rows of opaque and clear marbles

Los Vidados

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Ellipsism

a hand clawing at a wall

Lap Year

several people racing bicycles uphill in a forest

Clockwise

a close-up of flower along with polaroid pictures