Scabulous

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Scabulous

adj.
proud of a certain scar on your body, which is like an autograph signed to you by a world grateful for your continued willingness to play with her, even if it hurts.

From scab + fabulous.

Exulansis

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Wildred

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La Cuna

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Ne’er-Be-Gone

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Volander

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The Kick Drop

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Kairosclerosis

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Aubadoir

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Scabulous

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Harmonoia

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Elsewise

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The Til

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Chrysalism

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Ameneurosis

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Zielschmerz

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Ghough

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Mahpiohanzia

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Solla, Solla, Solla

a hand reaching out for plant tendril

Foreclearing

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Galagog

a person alone in a snowy desolate landscape

Midsummer

a person standing in a garden holding a clock

Monachopsis

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Aimonomia

close-up of a plant with lights glowing in background

Grayshift

a spiral staircase from above

Anthrodynia

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Hubilance

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