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Exitthe mutual destructive relationship or conflict between parties or groups
The internecivity between the rival factions has led to significant losses on both sides, making any chance for reconciliation nearly impossible.
Set 161 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: internecivity, mentum, cyphosis, dystopia, bathos. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
the mutual destructive relationship or conflict between parties or groups
The internecivity between the rival factions has led to significant losses on both sides, making any chance for reconciliation nearly impossible.
a projecting part of the body or a structure resembling a chin
The butterfly's mentum is distinctly elongated, giving it a unique profile that helps researchers identify different species.
abnormal curvature of the spine resulting in a hunchbacked appearance
The patient was diagnosed with cyphosis, which has caused significant discomfort and a noticeable hunchbacked appearance.
an imagined society characterized by oppression, misery, and often totalitarian control
In many novels, a dystopia serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of totalitarian regimes.
an abrupt change from a lofty or serious tone to one of triviality or insignificance
The film's dramatic climax was followed by a moment of unexpected bathos as the main character slipped on a banana peel.