UNUSUAL WORDS LXXI

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

1. HARRY

2. PUTSCH

3. PEDANT

4. PEDAGOGUE

5. PROSCRIBE

6. OBVIATE

7. ASHRAM

8. ATTRITION

9. ACCRETION

10. RECALCITRANT

Answers:

 

1. HARRY - Annoy, pester, harass

 

2. PUTSCH - Coup, violent attempt to overthrow a government 

 

3. PEDANT - One overly concerned with details and rules, One who shows off his academic learning

 

4. PEDAGOGUE - A stiff, formal teacher, Also one concerned with the theory and practice of learning and instruction

 

5. PROSCRIBE - Forbid, prohibit - especially by law

 

6. OBVIATE - Remove a need or difficulty, prevent, avoid

 

7. ASHRAM - Place of religious/spiritual retreat

 

8. ATTRITION - A gradual reduction in numbers, size, or strength, A wearing down - as through pressure or deprivation

 

9. ACCRETION - Gradual growth or increase  

 

10 RECALCITRANT - Obstinately disobedient and un-cooperative, especially toward authority or discipline