UNUSUAL WORDS CXVI 

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

1. ESTUARY

2. BRUXISM

3. GAMBREL

4. HUBRIS  

5. SAPIENT

6. TREFOIL

7. CAPYBARA 

8. SPLOOTING

9. SOLIPSISTIC

10. DENDROCHRONOLOGY  

 

Answers: 

 

1. ESTUARY -  Tidal mouth of a river where fresh water mixes with ocean water

 

2. BRUXISM - Involuntary, habitual grinding of the teeth - especially during sleep

 

3. GAMBREL - A type of roof with two slopes on two sides

 

4. HUBRIS - Excessive pride or self-confidence (often leading to disaster)

 

5. SAPIENT - Wise, insightful

 

6. TREFOIL - A plant with three-lobed, clover-like leaves whose shape is used in architecture and design 

 

7. CAPYBARA - A South American mammal that resembles a giant guinea pig - It is the world's largest rodent.

 

8. SPLOOTING - (describes) dogs or other animals lying flat on their belly with their hind legs stretched out behind them - also called "frog-legging", "supermanning", or "flying squirrel"

 

9. SOLIPSISTIC - Very self-centered, selfish

 

10. DENDROCHRNOLOGY - Tree-ring dating