Sesquipedalian
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Logodaedaly, n.
(LOH-guh-DEE-duh-lee)
The clever creation of new words; the clever use of wordsArthur tires of Merlin always calling him a prat, so Merlin takes it upon himself to remind Arthur of all the other names that he's called the prince over the years. Arthur is not impressed.
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- Part 1 of Sesquipedalian
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woolgathering, n.
(WOOL-ga-ther-rihng)
Indulgence in idle daydreamingArthur can't stop daydreaming about Gwen long enough to get anything done.
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- Part 2 of Sesquipedalian
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soporific
(sah-puh-RIH-fihk)
Inducing sleep; drowsyArthur can't get to sleep, Merlin helps him out in an unexpected way.
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- Part 3 of Sesquipedalian
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cacospectamania, n.
(ka-kuh-SPEHK-tuh-MAY-nee-uh)
Obsession with staring at anything repulsiveWhen someone is burned at the stake, part of Uther wants to turn away, but the other part is fascinated. Death fic.
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- Part 4 of Sesquipedalian
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cadaverous, adj.
(kuh-DAV-russ)
Emaciated; deathly thincantankerous, adj.
(kan-TANG-ker-uhs)
Disagreeable to deal with; contentious; peevishdespondency, n.
(dih-SPON-duhn-see)
Depression of spirits from loss of courage or hope; dejectionMerlin is getting paler and thinner. Arthur doesn't knew what's wrong or how to help. He watches helplessly as his friend seems to waste away. But when Arthur tries to confront Merlin about his feelings, Merlin doesn't want to talk. Finally, Arthur goes to Merlin as a friend, and Merlin tells the truth. Sort of.
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- Part 5 of Sesquipedalian
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hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia, n.
(HIH-puh-PAH-tuh-MAHN-struh-SEHS-kwu-puh-DAY-lee-uh-FOH-bee-uh)
A fear of long wordsMorgana casts a spell on Uther that causes him to be terrified of words with more than two syllables.
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- Part 6 of Sesquipedalian
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enmity, n.
(EHN-mih-tee)
Deep-seated hatred or ill willMorgana hates them. Every single one of them.
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- Part 7 of Sesquipedalian
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lampoon, n.
(lam-POON)
A sharp, often virulent satire directed against an individual or institution; a work of literature, art, or the like, ridiculing severely the character or behavior of a person, society, etc.A mixed up fairy tale parody where the war against magic began because of men's clothing, Morgana is an unbalanced princess, Arthur is a five-inch-tall knight, and Merlin plays chess with the dragon.
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- Part 8 of Sesquipedalian
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hobbledehoy, n.
(HAH-buhl-dih-HOY)
An awkward, gawky youthArthur reflects on his manservant, Merlin.
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- Part 9 of Sesquipedalian
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floccinaucinihilipilification, n.
(flok-suh-naw-suh-nahy-hil-uh-pil-a-fi-KEY-shuhn)
The estimation of something as valuelessUther doesn't understand the bond between Arthur and Merlin.
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- Part 10 of Sesquipedalian
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cathartic, adj.
(cuh-THAR-tic)
Emotionally cleansingShortly after Merlin's father dies, an understanding Gwen comforts him.
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- Part 11 of Sesquipedalian
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alopeciaphobia, n.
(a-loh-PEE-shuh-FOH-bee-uh)
The fear of baldingUther reflects on his decreasing hairline.
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- Part 12 of Sesquipedalian
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visceral, adj.
(VIH-suh-ruhl)
Instinctive, as a gut reactionmacabre, adj.
(muh-KAHB)
Gruesome; horrifying; having death as a subjectincontrovertible, adj.
(ihn-kahn-truh-VER-tih-buhl)
Undeniable; indisputable; not open to questionMerlin is seriously injured while protecting Arthur, throwing himself into danger without a second thought to himself. "Merlin didn't even register what he was doing until the dagger was in his chest."
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- Part 13 of Sesquipedalian
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abnormous, adj.
(ab-NOR-muss)
Not normal; irregularLittle Merlin's mother talks to him, trying to explain to her young son that he is different and special.
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- Part 14 of Sesquipedalian
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caustic, adj.
(KAW-stik)
Severely critical or sarcasticMorgana gives Arthur a piece of her mind about how he treats Merlin.
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- Part 15 of Sesquipedalian
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swagger, v.
(SWAG-er)
To walk or strut with a defiant or insolent air; elegantly fashionable [Note: In this case 'swagger' is being used in an unorthodox way, almost as a noun, to describe Prince Arthur's cool and arrogant and awesome demeanor. It is not generally used in this form but as the idea of Arthur losing his "swagger" is key to this story, silliness and poetic license will be employed. That is all. Read – now! Go on. After this introduction, you know you want to.]Merlin steals Arthur's "cool," and Gwaine tries to teach the prince how to be cool again. Arthur's awesomeness is now in Merlin's hands.
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- Part 16 of Sesquipedalian
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zoosemiotics, n.
(zoh-UH-see-mee-OT-iks)
The study of animal communicationMerlin gains the ability to talk to animals for a day.
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- Part 17 of Sesquipedalian
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vindicate, v.
(VEN-di-keyt)
Clear someone of blame or suspicion; show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justifiedverisimilitude, n.
(ver-UH-si-MIL-i-tood)
Something, as an assertion, having merely the appearance of being trueVeritas, n.
(verr-EAT-us)
Latin; "truth"vengeance, n.
(vinn-JINCE)
The return of an injury for an injury, in punishment or retribution,; an avenging; revengevociferous, adj.
(voh-SIF-er-UHS)
Characterized by vehemence, clamor, or noisinessMerlin is sentenced to death for sorcery, and Arthur is determined to save him.
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- Part 18 of Sesquipedalian
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defenestrate, v.
(dee-FIN-i-STRATE)
To throw out of a windowIn which Uther gets thrown out of a window.
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- Part 19 of Sesquipedalian
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ruse, n.
(rooz)
A clever trick, plan, or maneuverMerlin needs Arthur to know about Morgana's betrayal, but is afraid Arthur won't believe him, so he cooks up a plan. How far will go to make Arthur see? Kidnapping himself seems like a good start...
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- Part 20 of Sesquipedalian