Set 112 · Study 1 / 5
Exita superficial or shallow understanding of a subject
His sciolism regarding economics became evident during the debate, as he relied on oversimplified theories rather than in-depth analysis.
Set 112 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: sciolism, bibelot, hemerology, asyndeton, habdalah. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a superficial or shallow understanding of a subject
His sciolism regarding economics became evident during the debate, as he relied on oversimplified theories rather than in-depth analysis.
a small decorative object or trinket
She filled the shelf with various charming bibelots, each telling a story of its own.
the study of days and their influences for making predictions
The ancient practice of hemerology often guides farmers in deciding the best days for planting and harvesting their crops.
the omission of conjunctions between parts of a sentence
The writer skillfully employed asyndeton in her speech, creating a sense of urgency and energy that captivated the audience.
a Jewish ceremony marking the end of the Sabbath
After lighting the candles for the habdalah, the family gathered around the table to recite the blessings together.