In many species of bees, the reproductive strategy is arrhenotokous, where females develop from fertilized eggs and males emerge from unfertilized ones.
synonyms
male-producingparthenogeneticasexual
word origin — The word originates from the Greek roots 'arrheno-', meaning 'male', and '-tokous', meaning 'producing'.
Word Ultra — Set 153
Set 153 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: arrhenotokous, resplendent, ochlocratic, papilliferous, hubristic. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
arrhenotokous · adjective/ˌær.ɪ.nəˈtoʊ.kəs/
producing males from unfertilized eggs
In many species of bees, the reproductive strategy is arrhenotokous, where females develop from fertilized eggs and males emerge from unfertilized ones.
Origin: The word originates from the Greek roots 'arrheno-', meaning 'male', and '-tokous', meaning 'producing'.
resplendent · adjective/rɪˈsplɛndənt/
shining brilliantly radiant or glowing
The resplendent sun set over the horizon, casting a warm glow across the landscape.
Synonyms: radiant, luminous, brilliant
Origin: from Latin 'resplendent-', the present participle of 'resplendere', meaning 'to shine back or brightly'.
ochlocratic · adjective/ˌɑː.kləˈkræt.ɪk/
relating to or characterized by rule by the mob or mass of people
The ochlocratic influence in the protests led to decisions being made without proper debate or consideration.
Synonyms: mobocratic, popular, democratic
Origin: The word 'ochlocratic' is derived from the Greek word 'ochlos,' meaning 'mob' or 'crowd', and the suffix '-cratic,' which relates to power or rule.
papilliferous · adjective/ˌpæp.ɪˈlɪf.ər.əs/
having or bearing nipple-like projections
The papilliferous structures of the coral were key to attracting specific marine species to the reef.
Synonyms: nippled, teated, papillose
Origin: derived from Latin 'papilla' meaning 'nipple' combined with the suffix '-ferous' meaning 'bearing' or 'producing'
hubristic · adjective/hjuˈbrɪstɪk/
excessively proud or self-confident
His hubristic attitude led him to believe that he could conquer any challenge without help.
Synonyms: arrogant, conceited, overconfident
Origin: Originates from the Greek word 'hubris,' which means excessive pride or self-confidence, particularly with disregard for the norms of behavior.