Set 14 · Study 1 / 5
Exita deep, persistent sadness or gloom often without a specific cause
After the long winter months, a sense of melancholia settled over the town, leaving its residents feeling inexplicably heavy-hearted.
Set 14 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: melancholia, eroticomania, hinterland, glossolalia, laissez-faire. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a deep, persistent sadness or gloom often without a specific cause
After the long winter months, a sense of melancholia settled over the town, leaving its residents feeling inexplicably heavy-hearted.
an excessive or obsessive interest in sexual matters
His eroticomania often led him to engage in conversations that made others uncomfortable, highlighting his excessive fixation on sexual topics.
the land or area lying behind a coastal region or the remote areas of a country
The bustling coastal city relies heavily on its hinterland for agricultural products and raw materials.
the phenomenon of speaking in tongues or producing speech-like sounds as a form of religious expression
During the worship service, the congregation engaged in glossolalia, expressing their faith through spontaneous vocalizations.
a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course without interference
The government's laissez-faire approach to the economy allowed businesses to thrive without excessive regulation.