Estivation, Myrmidon

Estivation- a state of animal dormancy during a hot season (like hibernation, but in Summer)

Ex: The leathery old sailor lay seemingly in estivation on the beach out by the pier. Each day he would pass out in the same spot until the tide came in and washed over him, causing him to wake up in a panic. He would then trudge on up to the liquor store to buy a bottle of rum, drink until he could no longer keep his eyes open, and then repeat the process all over again.

Myrmidon- a follower of a powerful person who takes orders without questioning them

Ex: The bully’s faithful myrmidons did what was asked of them, and they were happy to aid in tormenting other students as the bully saw fit. When the myrmidons were told to go to the store to purchase a belt and a red rubber ball, they were eager to see what kind of violent discipline the bully had in mind utilizing these tools. After school, they met up at the bully’s house to drop off the items. The bully simply took the belt and ball from them, told them to scram, and then locked his bedroom door. The punishment in this case seemed to be self-inflicted, as the myrmidons heard choking sounds and the phrase “Who’s been a bad boy!” coming from inside the bully’s room.