UNUSUAL WORDS LXXIV

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

1. LOLLOP

2. STOLID

3. TUMID

4. HABILE

5. RAIMENT

6. CONFLATE

7. RETICENT

8. RETINUE

9. SENTIENT

10. CROMULENT

Answers:

 

1. LOLLOP - Move in an ungainly, clumsy way

 

2. STOLID - Showing little emotion, but dependable

 

3. TUMID - Swollen, Bombastic (as language)

 

4. HABILE - Skillful, deft

 

5. RAIMENT - Clothing

 

6. CONFLATE - Combine two or more ideas/subjects into one 

 

7. RETICENT - Reserved in speech

 

8. RETINUE - A group accompanying an important person, entourage 

 

9. SENTIENT - Able to receive or feel, conscious

 

10. CROMULENT - Acceptable, adequate