UNUSUAL WORDS CV 

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

1. TAUPE

2. PLINTH

3. SALIENT

4. KLAXON

5. TANTRIC

6. IKEBANA

7. VERDURE

8. DETRITUS

9. CHALDEAN

10. OMPHALOSKEPSIS 

 

Answers:

 

1. TAUPE - Brownish-gray color

 

2. PLINTH - A flat base supporting a statue 

 

3. SALIENT - Most important/major

 

4. KLAXON - A loud horn, siren, warning device

 

5. TANTRIC - Of Buddhist philosophy based on mantras, meditation, and yoga 

 

6. IKEBANA - Japanese flower arrangement

 

7. VERDURE - Lush, green vegetation

 

8. DETRITUS - Waste or debris

 

9. CHALDEAN - Of an ancient culture and civilization in Mesopotamia/Iraq 

 

10. OMPHALOSKEPSIS - Contemplation of one's navel