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manubrium

noun/məˈnjuːbriəm/

the broad upper part of the sternum that articulates with the collarbones and the first pairs of ribs

During the physical examination, the doctor noted that the manubrium was tender to the touch, indicating a possible injury.

sternal prominencebreastboneupper sternum
word origin — Latin 'manubrium' meaning 'handle' or 'grasping part'

Word Ultra — Set 177

Set 177 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: manubrium, asseveration, hierophant, matryoshka, sennight. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. manubrium · noun/məˈnjuːbriəm/

    the broad upper part of the sternum that articulates with the collarbones and the first pairs of ribs

    During the physical examination, the doctor noted that the manubrium was tender to the touch, indicating a possible injury.

    Synonyms: sternal prominence, breastbone, upper sternum

    Origin: Latin 'manubrium' meaning 'handle' or 'grasping part'

  2. asseveration · noun/əˌsɛvəˈreɪʃən/

    a solemn declaration or assertion

    His asseveration of innocence was unwavering, despite the evidence against him.

    Synonyms: affirmation, declaration, assertion

    Origin: from Latin 'asseveratio', from 'asseverare' which means to affirm or declare seriously

  3. hierophant · noun/ˈhaɪ.ə.rə.fænt/

    a person who interprets sacred mysteries or esoteric principles

    In ancient civilizations, the hierophant often served as a mediator between the divine and the people, interpreting the sacred texts and rituals.

    Synonyms: priest, oracle, sage

    Origin: From Greek 'hierophantes', meaning 'one who reveals sacred things', from 'hieros' (sacred) + 'phainō' (to show).

  4. matryoshka · noun/ˈmæt.ri.oʊʃ.kə/

    a set of wooden dolls of decreasing size placed one inside the other

    She displayed her colorful matryoshka dolls on the shelf, each one beautifully painted and revealing a smaller doll inside.

    Synonyms: nesting doll,nesting doll, Russian doll

    Origin: The word 'matryoshka' comes from the Russian word 'матрешка', which is a diminutive form of the name 'Матриона' (Matryona), a traditional Russian female name.

  5. sennight · noun/ˈsɛnˌnaɪt/

    a period of seven days

    I will return to the office in a sennight, so please hold all my emails until then.

    Synonyms: week, seven days, se'nnight

    Origin: Derived from Middle English 'sennight', from 'sēo' meaning 'seven' and 'niht' meaning 'night'.