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Exita gullible person who is easily deceived or taken in
The salesman took advantage of the gobemouche in the crowd, convincing him to buy a useless gadget while the others watched in disbelief.
Set 104 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: gobemouche, hypophora, orphrey, gamboge, horologist. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a gullible person who is easily deceived or taken in
The salesman took advantage of the gobemouche in the crowd, convincing him to buy a useless gadget while the others watched in disbelief.
a figure of speech in which a speaker poses a question and then answers it
In her stirring speech, the politician effectively employed hypophora to engage the audience by asking, 'What do we stand for as a nation?' and then answering, 'We stand for freedom and unity.'
a decorative band or panel, often embroidered, worn on ecclesiastical vestments
The bishop's vestments were adorned with a beautifully embroidered orphrey that depicted scenes from scripture.
a deep saffron to orange or brown gum resin obtained from certain trees in southeast asia used as a pigment
The artist used gamboge to create a vibrant backdrop for the portrait, showcasing its rich, warm hues.
a person who studies or makes timepieces such as clocks and watches
As a skilled horologist, she meticulously crafted intricate watch mechanisms that showcased her exceptional talent.