Set 152 · Study 1 / 5
Exita disease in sheep characterized by sudden death and found in animals that have eaten putrid feed
The farmer was grim when he discovered that several sheep had succumbed to braxy after grazing on contaminated feed.
Set 152 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: braxy, fustian, autotomy, logorrhea, nucleoplasm. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a disease in sheep characterized by sudden death and found in animals that have eaten putrid feed
The farmer was grim when he discovered that several sheep had succumbed to braxy after grazing on contaminated feed.
a type of thick cotton or linen fabric often used for upholstery or clothing
The craftsman selected a luxurious fustian fabric to reupholster the antique chairs, ensuring durability and elegance.
the natural process by which an animal sheds a part of its body usually as a self-defense mechanism
The lizard's autotomy allowed it to escape from the predator while leaving part of its tail behind.
excessive and often incoherent talkativeness
During the meeting, her logorrhea was so overwhelming that no one else had a chance to speak.
the gel-like substance within the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell
The nucleoplasm supports the structure of the nucleus and facilitates the movement of molecules within it.