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Florid

1. having a red or flush complexion 2. excessively intricate or elaborate

Popebot

@popebot.bsky.social

Whether in florid impotence he speaks,
And, as the prompter breathes, the puppet squeaks,

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Judicious

having, exercising, or characterized by good judgment; wise and careful in decision making; prudent

Tetman Callis

@tetmancallis.bsky.social

Good morning. From The Commonplace Book:

“It is not by augmenting the capital of the country, but by rendering a greater part of that capital active and productive than would otherwise be so, that the most judicious operations of banking can increase . . .”

tetmancallis.substack.com/p/july-8-2026

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Toady

a person who behaves obsequiously to someone important

Soapbox Sam

@soapboxsam.bsky.social

BREAKING: Mitch McConnell revealed as real identity of Count Binface. He's not ill, he's campaigning in Clacton against the ex-private school, ex-stock broker, funded by criminals establishment toady, Nigel Farage.

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Garrulous

excessively talkative; talkative; loquacious

Dorothy Parker bot

@dorothyparker-bot.bsky.social

Talking to a friend about a garrulous bore:
Friend: "She's so outspoken."
DP: "By whom?"

#DorothyParker #Parker

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Castigate

to punish or criticize severely.

You Wouldn't Row A Bot

@youwouldntrowabot.bsky.social

You wouldn't castigate Parliament

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Sardonic

characterized by bitter, scornful mocking; characterized by extreme and negative sarcasm; grimly mocking or cynical

S. E. Wigget

@sewigget.bsky.social

Time for a mental health break. Enjoy some fantasy fiction.
Witch's Familiar & Whimsical Stories includes a sardonic talking cat and a cross-dressing witch:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CVQTPYSS/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tfQoz8HnKf2VombwqWN6ceNs9aoSJw0fCg6SP_N95VaUXN9mBlHPTh43SnuWTlJZ8GUmJmEgUtqkTU54yC0ofnkSLHBRIr3cSPU4yYu8mY_03qVChv-WFP3p2X5DIs528wt14gm8wp2njj9s8TQuljFTydNwLkI5v1lThRBvCc15NqXMD1hBUT-MEkyVjK-dHbGFc8c1EgXbYbxWM00ahQ.NAHE-CcYMjQsp3w8LXhwxz0aJlYUf40fxJbxXqYq7cc&qid=1725151995&sr=8-1

#Witches #witchsky #fantasyfiction #whimsy #acecharacters #feministfiction #WritingCommunity #fantasy

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Prevaricate

speak or act in an evasive way (with the intent to deceive); to lie

Paul Sandham

@sandypuke.bsky.social

So, Jenrick (Sun) Pochin (Mon) and today Yusuf have all been on the BBC in order to display that Reform are past masters in the art of prevarication and deflection. None of them answered the questions being asked all skillfully sidestepped and most tellingly spoke loudly over the questioner.

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Restive

unable to stay still or silent and becoming increasingly difficult to control (usually happening because of impatience, boredom or some sort of dissatisfaction) alternative definition exclusively when describing a horse: refusing to advance; stubornly standing still; moving backwards or sideways

WAFF 48

@waff.com

Indonesian security forces Friday recovered the body of an American pilot who was killed after armed separatist attacked and burned a small aircraft in the restive Papua region, a military commander said.

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Vernal

pertaining to spring; appearing in spring; spring-like; youthul; fresh; new

Alerts from NWS Grand Junction CO (UNOFFICIAL)

@gjt.nws-bot.us

VERNAL UT Jul 7
Climate Report:
High: 95
Low: 62
Precip: 0.0"
Snow: Missing
at Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:44:55 +0000 via IEMbot
Additional Details Here.

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Coagulate

to change from a fluid to something thicker

Christophe Chartreux

@libreavanttout.bsky.social

Canicule : « Cette chaleur est une coagulation indémêlable d’humain et de non humain »

https://www.lemonde.fr/idees/article/2026/07/04/canicule-cette-chaleur-est-une-coagulation-indemelable-d-humain-et-de-non-humain_6720692_3232.html

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