Saturday, May 3, 2025

UNUSUAL WORDS CIX

Can you give a simple definition of these less-frequently- used words?

1. LOGY (low' gee - hard G)
2. SPOOR
3. HINKY
4. HENRY
5. GAMIN
6. ORRERY
7. CANARD
8. CONFECT
9. JEREMIAD 
10. VELLEITY (vuh lee' uh tee)

Answers:
 
1. LOGY - Sluggish
2. SPOOR - The track or scent of an animal 
3. HINKY - Dishonest, unreliable
4. HENRY - An electrical unit
5. GAMIN - A street urchin
6. ORRERY - A mechanical model of the solar system 
7. CANARD - An unfounded rumor or story
8. CONFECT - To make up or prepare something from ingredients
9. JEREMIAD - A long mournful complaint or lamentation
10. VELLEITY - A wish or inclination to do something, but not strong enough to lead to action


 

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