Set 121 · Study 1 / 5
Exita person whose hair has never been cut
As an acersecomic, she took great pride in her long, flowing hair, which had never been touched by scissors.
Set 121 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: acersecomic, exsiccation, neurophagy, cacology, kleptocracy. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a person whose hair has never been cut
As an acersecomic, she took great pride in her long, flowing hair, which had never been touched by scissors.
the process of drying out or removing moisture
The exsiccation of the fruits during the drying process intensified their flavors and extended their shelf life.
the process of phagocytosis of neural cells or debris by immune cells
Recent studies have highlighted the role of neurophagy in maintaining neural health by facilitating the clearance of damaged cells and debris in the brain.
bad or unskillful use of words
The author's cacology in the novel made it difficult to understand the characters' motivations and plot developments.
a government or state in which those in power exploit national resources and steal wealth and resources from the populace
The rampant kleptocracy in the country has led to widespread poverty as the ruling elite siphons off the nation's wealth.