UNUSUAL WORDS XLIX

Do you know the meaning of these valid, but infrequently used words?

1. CYNOSURE

2. CATARRH

3. REPOSTE

4. AGNATE

5. ENATE

6. ATTAR

7. RECTO

8. VERSO

9. AIT

10. PELF

11. SPOOR

12. PURFLE

13. LEMMA

14. FLEER

15. BRUIT

16. HAHA

17. MEWL

18. COSSET

19. ULLAGE

20. ULULATE 

Answers:

 

1. CYNOSURE - Center of attention

 

2. CATARRH - Build-up of mucus in nose or throat

 

3. REPOSTE - Witty reply to an insult or criticism 

 

4. AGNATE - Related on the father' side

 

5. ENATE - Related on the mother's side

 

6. ATTAR - Fragrant essential oil

 

7. RECTO - In an open book, the right-hand page 

 

8. VERSO - In an open book, the left-hand page

 

9. AIT - Sand bar or very small islet

 

10. PELF - Dirty money (obtained dishonestly)

 

11. SPOOR - Track of a hunted animal

 

12. PURFLE - An ornamental border on fabric

 

13. LEMMA - An assumed premise

 

14. FLEER - To ridicule or mock

 

15. BRUIT - To spread rumors, gossip

 

16. HAHA - A hidden fence

 

17. MEWL - Whimper

 

18. COSSET - Pamper

 

19. ULLAGE - The air space left in a liquid container

 

20. ULULATE - Wail or lament loudly