UNUSUAL WORDS CXXXI

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

1. DOYEN

2. ALLELE 

3. REGENT

4. EPITOME

5. CLOYING

6. PARADIGM 

7. EGREGIOUS

8. RECONDITE 

9. MALFEASANCE 

10. BLANDISHMENTS

11. RECRUDESCENCE

 

Answers:

 

1. DOYEN - Most respected, experienced, or senior member of a group

 

2. ALLELE - A specific variant or version of a gene  

 

3. REGENT - A person appointed to govern a state or kingdom temporarily on behalf of a monarch - typically when the monarch is a minor, absent, or incapacitated / a member of the governing board of a university

 

4. EPITOME - A perfect example, the ultimate representation of a certain quality, type, or idea

 

5. CLOYING - Excessively rich, sweet, or sentimental - as behavior

 

6. PARADIGM - A standard model or over-arching framework / A clear example of how something should be done

 

7. EGREGIOUS - Glaringly, exceptionally bad or offensive

 

8. RECONDITE - Difficult or impossible for the average person to understand, obscure

 

9. MALFEASANCE - Intentional wrongdoing, misconduct, or illegal behavior - especially by a public official

 

10. BLANDISHMENTS - Flattering, coaxing, or enticing words to persuade someone to do something - insincere, with the intent to manipulate

 

11. RECRUDESCENCE -  Sudden, abrupt reappearance or revival of something negative - such as a disease or racial violence - after a period of dormancy, abatement, or temporary remission