UNUSUAL WORDS LXXX

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

1. CABAL

2. PALAVER

3. PENUCHE

4. PHALANX

5. OBDURATE

6. LAGNIAPPE

7. VICHYSSOISE

8. COMMODIOUS

9. GALLIMAUFRY

10. CACOPHONOUS 

Answers:

 

1. CABAL - A secret group or faction 

 

2. PALAVER - Excessive, unnecessary talk or activity

 

3. PENUCHE - Fudge (puh-NOO-chee)

 

4. PHALANX - A line of armed soldiers, police, etc standing in close formation

 

5. OBDURATE - Stubborn, obstinate

 

6. LAGNIAPPE - Something given as a bonus or extra gift  

 

7. VICHYSSOISE - A cold soup

 

8. COMMODIOUS - Roomy and comfortable

 

9. GALLIMAUFRY - Hodgepodge, a confused jumble of things

 

10.  CACOPHONOUS - Loud, harsh, discordant sound