Quaaludes, also known as methaquaalone, ludes, sopes, soapers, or Q's are a special kind of downer called sedative-hypnotics. That means they slow or shut down certain parts of the Central Nervous System. Quaaludes are calming drugs. Taken orally, they work on a number of different places in the brain. They were once medically prescribed as muscle relaxers. But because of the potential danger for Quaalude abuse, the company that made them took them off the market in the mid-80's.
The definition of spartan refers to something related to Sparta in ancient Greece, or a situation that is plain and not luxurious. A barren hotel room with no ornamentation is an example of a room that would be described as spartan. YourDictionary definition and usage example.
[Greek. , magical glory .]. Usage Note: Kudos is one of those words like congeries that look like plurals but are etymologically singular. Acknowledging the Greek history of the term requires Kudos is (not are) due her for her brilliant work on the score.But kudos has often been treated as a plural, especially in the popular press, as in She received many kudos for her work. This plural use has given rise to the singular form kudo.cknowledging the Greek history of the term requires Kudos is (not are) due her for her brilliant work on the score. But kudos has often been treated as a plural, especially in the popular press, as in She received many kudos for her work.