wastefully extravagant.

large (to 7 inches) salamander of western North America

having existence or being or actuality

An anticyclone is a large-scale atmospheric circulation system characterized by high atmospheric pressure at its center, and rotation in a direction that is clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. It is usually associated with dry, clear weather as it moves downward and brings about subsidence or sinking air, suppressing cloud formation and precipitation.

spore-bearing layer of cells in certain fungi containing asci or basidia

pale easily worked timber from the quandong tree

saliva trickling from the mouth

an internal-combustion engine similar to a gasoline engine but using natural gas instead of gasoline vapor

That may be passed or traversed.

a regulated investment company with a pool of assets that regularly sells and redeems its shares

The result or product of being small.

A nudger is typically referred to as someone or something that encourages or pushes gently to stimulate action or decision, especially without drawing attention to themselves or it. In behavioral economics, a nudger refers to a policy or measure that gently guides people towards positive choices without limiting their freedom to choose.

A sweat duct is a small, tubular passage in the skin through which sweat is transported from the sweat glands to the surface of the skin as a mechanism for heat regulation in the body.

John Hasbrouck Van Vleck was an American physicist and mathematician who is regarded as one of the fathers of modern quantum theory. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1977 jointly with Philip W. Anderson and Sir Nevill F. Mott for their research into electronic structure of magnetic and disordered systems. He made major contributions to the understanding of the behavior of electrons in magnetic solids. His works laid the foundation for the development of modern computing and data storage technology.

black-spotted usually dusky-colored fish with reddish fins

the beginning or initial stage of something

Romanization or romanisation, in linguistics, is the conversion of text from a different writing system to the Roman (Latin) script, or a system for doing so. Methods of romanization include transliteration, for representing written text, and transcription, for representing the spoken word, and combinations of both. Transcription methods can be subdivided into phonemic transcription, which records the phonemes or units of semantic meaning in speech, and more strict phonetic transcription, which records speech sounds with precision.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

The family Membracidae, commonly referred to as treehoppers, is a group of insects known for their unique, often elaborate shapes. These insects are part of the order Hemiptera, usually small to medium in size and often mimic plant elements to avoid predators. They are typically found in forests, grasslands, and gardens, and are found across the world except Antarctica. Many species feed on plant sap, and some are known for their mutualistic relationships with ants.

Malignant; malicious; spiteful in the utmost degree.