UNUSUAL WORDS CXXI 

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

1. CAIRN

2. RUCHE  

3. NUNCIO

4. CUNEAL

5. TREFOIL 

6. DUCTILE

7. VERRUCA 

8. NAMASTE

9. BATHETIC

10. DUDGEON

 

Answers:

 

1. CAIRN - A mound of rough stones built as a memorial or landmark

 

2. RUCHE - A gathered up or pleated strip of fabric

 

3. NUNCIO - A Papal ambassador to a foreign government

 

4. CUNEAL - Wedge-shaped

 

5. TREFOIL - Plant of the pea family with three lobed leaves, its shape used in architectural design

 

6. DUCTILE - (of a metal) Able to drawn out into a thin wire

 

7. VERRUCA - A wart, especially a plantar wart (on the sole of the foot)

 

8. NAMASTE - An East Indian greeting - similar to "God be with you"

 

9. BATHETIC - Anticlimactic, disappointing

 

10. DUDGEON - A feeling of offense or deep resentment (often with "high")