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