Set 129 · Study 1 / 5
Exita low, almost level land surface formed by erosion and sedimentation
After millions of years of erosion, the mountain range gradually transformed into a vast peneplain that stretched as far as the eye could see.
Set 129 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: peneplain, mendicant, valetudinarian, dichotomy, microsome. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a low, almost level land surface formed by erosion and sedimentation
After millions of years of erosion, the mountain range gradually transformed into a vast peneplain that stretched as far as the eye could see.
a member of a religious order that relies on charity for support
The mendicant friars wandered through the streets, relying on the generosity of the townspeople for their daily sustenance.
a person who is often unwell or chronically ill
Despite his advanced age, the valetudinarian refused to let his chronic ailments define his life and continued to pursue his passions.
a division into two contrasting parts or categories
The dichotomy between rural and urban living is often a topic of heated debate.
a small particle derived from a cell that contains fragmented endoplasmic reticulum and ribosomes
The researchers isolated microsomes from liver tissue to study the metabolism of certain drugs.