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vermicular

adjective/vɜrˈmɪkjələr/

definition

resembling or consisting of worms or worm-like shapes

example

The artist's painting featured a vermicular pattern that twisted and turned like wriggling worms across the canvas.

synonyms
wormlike,wormy,serpentine
word origin — The word 'vermicular' comes from the Latin 'vermicularis', which means 'of or belonging to a worm', from 'vermis', meaning 'worm'.

Word Ultra — Set 148

Set 148 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: vermicular, opalescent, indefatigable, heteroclite, dyspeptic. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. vermicular · adjective/vɜrˈmɪkjələr/

    resembling or consisting of worms or worm-like shapes

    The artist's painting featured a vermicular pattern that twisted and turned like wriggling worms across the canvas.

    Synonyms: wormlike,wormy,serpentine

    Origin: The word 'vermicular' comes from the Latin 'vermicularis', which means 'of or belonging to a worm', from 'vermis', meaning 'worm'.

  2. opalescent · adjective/ˌoʊ.pəˈlɛs.ənt/

    showing varying colors as an opal does

    The artist chose an opalescent glaze for the pottery, giving it a shimmering quality that changed with the light.

    Synonyms: iridescent, pearlescent, shimmering

    Origin: Derived from the word 'opal' (a gemstone), with the suffix 'escent' indicating a quality of becoming or showing.

  3. indefatigable · adjective/ɪnˈdɛfɪˌteɪɡəbl/

    persisting tirelessly

    Her indefatigable spirit motivated the entire team to keep pushing forward despite the challenges.

    Synonyms: unflagging, tireless, untiring

    Origin: Latin 'indefatigabilis', from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'defatigare' meaning 'to tire out'

  4. heteroclite · adjective/ˈhɛt.ə.roʊ.klaɪt/

    deviating from the usual or normal type

    The artist's latest exhibition featured a heteroclite array of styles, blending traditional techniques with contemporary themes.

    Synonyms: anomalous, irregular, atypical

    Origin: The word 'heteroclite' comes from the Greek 'heteroklitēs', where 'hetero-' means 'other' and '-klitēs' comes from 'klīnō' meaning 'to incline or lean'.

  5. dyspeptic · adjective/dɪsˈpɛptɪk/

    having a difficult or painful digestion often accompanied by discomfort or distress

    After a heavy meal, I often feel dyspeptic and struggle to concentrate on anything else.

    Synonyms: indigested, queasy, upset

    Origin: from late Latin 'dyspepticus', from Greek 'dyspeptikos', relating to 'dyspepsia', meaning difficult digestion.