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Guess (or know, because you have seen them) the meanings of these words. Note: I wrote all the definitions, whether the definition was the correct one or not. Please do try to use mind games to figure out what I was intending to do.
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1. Acaulescent (adj.)
Not producing heat. ✓
(of a plant) Having no stem. ✓
(of a process) Not requiring calcium. ✓
(of a container) Overflowing. ✓
2. Lentigo (n.)
A thick Italian soup dish. ✓
(in architecture) A design for a small window at the spire of a church. ✓
A species of squirrels found commonly in Southern Europe. ✓
A discolouration of the skin which does not fade with time. ✓
3. Waterzooi (n.)
A rare gemstone most commonly found in southern Africa. ✓
A Flemish fish stew. ✓
(derogatory) A term for a priest who is corrupt. ✓
A light ship used in the 17th century, used to carry coal. ✓
4. Cenemic (adj.)
Relating to modern language, or language used in the era that the speaker is in. ✓
Pertaining to a blood condition where the lifetime of blood cells are unexpectedly short. ✓
Having no particular meaning on itself (but having meaning when used in conjunction with something else). ✓
Pertaining to dinner, or a main meal that is eaten in the evening. ✓
5. Loricated (adj./past tense of v.)
Covered with a layer of protection, e.g. a shell, to protect from damage. ✓
(of a piece of land) having coniferous trees, as opposed to other kinds of trees. ✓
(of a piece of text) written as a continuation of a famous composition as a form of practice. ✓
(of a room, etc.) pre-exposed to fragrances, e.g. perfumes, so that it has a pleasant aroma. ✓
6. Dessiatina (n.)
An obsolete official unit of area, generally used for land. ✓
A title for classical music pieces used to test a musical concept. ✓
A delicate Italian cream cake with multiple layers of crust. ✓
A 16th century term for a merchant from Persia or India. ✓
7. Turlough (n.)
(historical) A guesthouse that is communally run and profits are distributed between families. ✓
A thorny, gorse-like shrub that grows in the Scottish Highlands. ✓
A lake which occasionally dries out by emptying into groundwater. ✓
(historical) A messaging tower resembling in shape of a church tower. ✓
8. Cottabus (n.)
In Latin, the state of being humble and self-contained, while retaining respect from others. ✓
An ancient drinking party game where wine was thrown at various objects. ✓
A type of stamp used to identify military officers. ✓
A dish of cabbage rolls stuffed often with ground beef and rye bread croutons. ✓
9. Soredium (n.)
A purple flower historically commonly consumed to cure dysentery. ✓
A type of soil that has been exposed to explosions. ✓
A state of mass upheaval caused by rapidly changing laws. ✓
A reproductive organ in lichens. ✓
10. Pasquinade (n.)
A text posted publicly intending to libel. ✓
A savoury jam usually containing ham. ✓
A type of dolphin common in river mouths of the eastern Atlantic. ✓
A method of execution involving the hanging of the executee (in an interesting manner) ✓
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