Word Ultra — Set 113

Set 113 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: iconodulist, defenestration, pleonasm, hematopoiesis, ablation. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. iconodulist · noun/ˌaɪ.kəˈnɑː.dʒə.lɪst/

   a person who supports the use and veneration of icons

   During the debate on religious art, the iconodulist argued passionately for the importance of icons in spiritual practice.

   Synonyms: idolater,idol worshipper,iconophile

   Origin: from Greek 'eikon' meaning 'icon' and 'doulos' meaning 'servant' or 'slave'

2. defenestration · noun/ˌdiː.fəˈnɛs.trəˌeɪ.ʃən/

   the act of throwing someone or something out of a window

   The defenestration of the corrupt official sent shockwaves through the political community.

   Synonyms: windowing, ejection, expulsion

   Origin: from Latin 'fenestra' meaning 'window' and the prefix 'de-' meaning 'down from'

3. pleonasm · noun/ˈpliənæzəm/

   the use of more words than necessary to convey meaning

   His speech was filled with pleonasm, as he repeatedly stated the same idea using unnecessary additional words.

   Synonyms: redundancy, repetition, verbosity

   Origin: from the Greek 'pleonasmos', meaning 'excess' or 'superfluity'

4. hematopoiesis · noun/ˌhiməˌtoʊpəˈɪsɪs/

   the process of forming new blood cells in the body

   Hematopoiesis is crucial for maintaining an adequate supply of red blood cells in the human body.

   Synonyms: blood formation, blood cell production, hematogenesis

   Origin: from the Greek 'haima' meaning 'blood' and 'poiesis' meaning 'making or formation'

5. ablation · noun/əˈbleɪ.ʃən/

   the removal or destruction of material from the surface of an object by various means

   The surgical procedure involved the ablation of the tumor, ensuring that no cancerous cells remained.

   Synonyms: removal, elimination, extraction

   Origin: from Latin 'ablatio', meaning 'a carrying away or removal', from 'auferre', meaning 'to take away'