UNUSUAL WORDS CXXV

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

1. ORIEL

2. SALVO

3. CURET

4. GARNET 

5. ESCHEW 

6. SOUPCON 

7. CHUTNEY

8. CALUMET 

9. CARAPACE

10. HEURISTIC

11. COLLOQUY 

 

Answers: 

 

1. ORIEL - A projecting bay window

2. SALVO - A sudden, explosive burst of firearms

3. CURET - A tool for scraping, as in teeth cleaning

4. GARNET - A multi-colored gemstone

5. ESCHEW - Deliberately avoid something

6. SOUPCON - Very small amount, trace

7. CHUTNEY - A spicy/sweet, fruity condiment

8. CALUMET - Native American "peace pipe"

9. CARAPACE - The domed, bony shell of a turtle

10. HEURISTIC - Mental shortcut, educated guess

11. COLLOQUY - Formal, serious discussion