Obscure 6 Letter Words - Set 1 Flashcards

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What is the definition of 'weber'?

Sound made by a steel weapon when drawn from a sheath

Hollow; capacious

A leather thong; a thick slice

Unit of magnetic flux equal to 100 million maxwells (correct)

What does the term 'weedy' refer to?

Dry; lacking in moisture

A supernatural man-like being

Large sausage

Dressed in widow's mourning clothes (correct)

What is the meaning of 'whang'?

Elastic tool handle to save the hand from shock of blows

A leather thong; a thick slice (correct)

Unit of reciprocal inductance

To twist; to sprain; to strain

What is a 'wheal'?

A Cornish mine Signup and view all the answers

What sound does 'wheep' refer to?

Sound made by a steel weapon when drawn from a sheath Signup and view all the answers

What does 'whiff' mean?

To fish with a hand line towed behind a boat Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'withe'?

Elastic tool handle to save the hand from shock of blows Signup and view all the answers

What does 'withy' refer to?

Flexible; wiry and agile; willow Signup and view all the answers

What is 'yabba'?

Large Jamaican earthenware or wooden vessel Signup and view all the answers

What kind of animal is a 'yapok'?

An amphibious opossum of South America Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'yowie'?

A little ewe Signup and view all the answers

What does 'zebra' mean?

Small Spanish sailing vessel Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'zoism'?

Doctrine that life originates from a single vital principle Signup and view all the answers

What does 'zern' refer to?

Light brown Mongolian gazelle Signup and view all the answers

What is 'zygon'?

Connecting bar Signup and view all the answers

The term 'wurst' refers to a large sausage.

True Signup and view all the answers

A 'yajna' is a Hindu sacrificial rite.

True Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is a unit of electrical potential equal to one hundred millionth of a volt.

abvolt Signup and view all the answers

The term ______ refers to the variation in root vowel of words to change meaning.

ablaut Signup and view all the answers

The organism requiring oxygen to survive is called an ______.

aerobe Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Highlights

weber: Unit of magnetic flux equivalent to 100 million maxwells.
weedy: Refers to attire typically worn by a widow, expressing mourning.
whang: Denotes a leather thong or a thick slice of something.
wheal: A term for mines located in Cornwall.
wheep: The sound produced by a steel weapon when drawn from its sheath.
whiff: A fishing technique using a hand line towed behind a boat.
whift: Describes a slight puff or blast of air.
whiss: To make a hissing or whistling sound.
wigan: Stiff, plain-woven cotton fabric.
wight: Refers to a supernatural being or can denote strength and nimbleness.

Mining and Natural Terms

winze: Small shaft used for ventilation between different levels of a mine.
withe: Can refer to an elastic handle on tools or a partition used in chimneys.
withy: Describes flexibility, wiriness, or pertains to willow plants.
woold: The action of coiling a rope or chain around something.

Marine and Nature Terminology

wrack: Wreckage of ship or seaweed found on the shore.
wrawl: A term meaning to caterwaul or cry out in a loud and discordant manner.
wrick: A term for twisting or straining something, often an injury.
zonal: Related to or arranged in zones.

Historical and Cultural References

yajna: A sacred Hindu rite involving sacrifice.
zendo: A meditation hall for Zen Buddhism.
yewen: Indicates something made from yew wood.

Scientific and Technical Vocabulary

zinc: Used as a fungicide in a powdered form.
xylem: The part of a plant responsible for transporting water.
abvola: Unit measuring a hundred millionth of a volt; part of electrical study.

Unique Animals and Plants

yabby: A small, edible freshwater crayfish.
yawny: Characterized by frequent yawning, indicating lethargy.
zeren: Refers to a light brown gazelle found in Mongolia.

Usage in Language

abject: Describes a state of humility or misery, often linked to social conditions.
abseil: The technique of descending a rock face with ropes.
adenia: Represents swelling in a gland.

Miscellaneous

zappy: Describes something that is lively or entertaining.
yenta: Derives from Yiddish origins, describing a gossip or a busybody.
xylan: A gelatinous substance typically derived from wood, often of interest in bio-material studies.

These concise definitions provide an overview of various obscure words, their meanings, and areas of usage from scientific contexts to cultural references.

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Test your knowledge with this set of flashcards featuring obscure six-letter words and their definitions. From 'weber' to 'whiff', enhance your vocabulary and discover unique terms. Perfect for language enthusiasts!