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bouleversement

noun/ˌbuː.lərˈvɜr.smənt/

a dramatic change or upheaval

The bouleversement in government policies led to widespread protests across the country.

upheavaldisturbancechange
word origin — French, from bouleverser meaning 'to overturn'

Word Ultra — Set 138

Set 138 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: bouleversement, efflorescence, apoptosis, paramphistome, mesomorph. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. bouleversement · noun/ˌbuː.lərˈvɜr.smənt/

    a dramatic change or upheaval

    The bouleversement in government policies led to widespread protests across the country.

    Synonyms: upheaval, disturbance, change

    Origin: French, from bouleverser meaning 'to overturn'

  2. efflorescence · noun/ˌɛf.ləˈrɛs.əns/

    the process or state of flowering or blooming

    The efflorescence of cherry blossoms in spring attracts thousands of visitors to the park each year.

    Synonyms: blossoming,blooming,flourishing

    Origin: from Latin 'efflorescentia', from 'efflorescere', meaning 'to blossom or bloom'

  3. apoptosis · noun/ˌæpəˈtoʊsɪs/

    the process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms

    Apoptosis is a crucial mechanism that ensures proper development and homeostasis by eliminating damaged or unnecessary cells.

    Synonyms: programmed cell death, cellular suicide, regulated cell death

    Origin: Derived from the Greek words 'apo-' meaning 'away from' and 'ptosis' meaning 'falling'.

  4. paramphistome · noun/ˌpɛr.əm.fɪsˈtoʊm/

    a type of flatworm belonging to the subclass digenea, typically found in the intestines of various animals

    The paramphistome has a unique life cycle that involves multiple hosts, making it a fascinating subject of study in parasitology.

    Synonyms: fluke,trematode

    Origin: Derived from the Greek words 'para' (beside) and 'phistome' (mouth), referring to the location and structure of the organism.

  5. mesomorph · noun/ˈmɛzoʊmɔrf/

    a body type characterized by muscular build and low body fat

    As a mesomorph, he found it easy to build muscle and maintain a lean physique with regular exercise.

    Synonyms: muscle type, athletic build, ectomorph

    Origin: The term 'mesomorph' is derived from the Greek words 'meso-', meaning 'middle', and '-morph', meaning 'form' or 'shape'.