Parasite

Parasite Glossary

stink bug (noun)

a broad shield-shaped bug that is typically brightly colored or boldly marked. It emits a foul smell when handled or molested.

fumigation (noun)

the action or process of disinfecting or purifying an area with the fumes of certain chemicals.

brand image (noun)

the impression of a product held by real or potential consumers.

AWOL (adjective)

a military acronym standing for Away With Out Leave, and meaning absent from one's post but without intent to desert.

bounteous (adjective)

generously given or giving.

forgery (noun)

the action of producing a fake copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art.

inflation (noun)

a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

Basquiat (proper noun)

Jean-Michel Basquiat was an American artist known for his neo-expressionist paintings

cosplay (noun)

the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game, especially one from the Japanese genres of manga and anime.

valet (noun)

a person employed to park cars.

supposition (noun)

an uncertain belief.

severance (noun)

an amount paid to an employee upon dismissal or discharge from employment.

congenial (adjective)

pleasant or agreeable because suited to one's taste or inclination.

vocation (noun)

a person's employment or main occupation, especially regarded as particularly worthy and requiring great dedication.

deluge (noun)

a severe flood.

bunker (noun)

a reinforced underground shelter, typically for use in wartime.

loan shark (noun)

a moneylender who charges extremely high rates of interest, typically under illegal conditions.

charlatan (noun)

a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill; a fraud.

cretin (noun)

An insulting term for a stupid person.

ram-don (noun)

a Korean comfort food: chewy noodles in a Jjajang sauce that has a hint of spicy udon flavor.

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