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hipparchic

adjective/ˈhɪpɑrkɪk/

relating to a hipparch or cavalry commander in ancient times

The hipparchic strategies employed by ancient commanders often focused on the mobility and effectiveness of their cavalry units.

cavalrymountedequestrian
word origin — from Greek 'hipparchos', meaning 'cavalry commander', derived from 'hippos' meaning 'horse'

Word Ultra — Set 18

Set 18 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: hipparchic, horrent, damascene, avuncular, capricious. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. hipparchic · adjective/ˈhɪpɑrkɪk/

    relating to a hipparch or cavalry commander in ancient times

    The hipparchic strategies employed by ancient commanders often focused on the mobility and effectiveness of their cavalry units.

    Synonyms: cavalry, mounted, equestrian

    Origin: from Greek 'hipparchos', meaning 'cavalry commander', derived from 'hippos' meaning 'horse'

  2. horrent · adjective/ˈhɔːr.ənt/

    causing a shudder or feeling of horror; dreadful

    The horror movie was filled with horrent scenes that left the audience gasping in fear.

    Synonyms: terrifying, horrifying, appalling

    Origin: Late Latin 'horrentem', from 'horrere' meaning 'to shudder, tremble'.

  3. damascene · adjective/ˌdæməˈsin/

    relating to the practice of inlaying metal with gold or silver to create intricate designs

    The artisan showcased his damascene craftsmanship by inlaying delicate patterns of gold into the dark metal surface of the ornate jewelry.

    Synonyms: decorative, ornate, embellished

    Origin: from the city of Damascus, renowned for its metalwork and inlay techniques.

  4. avuncular · adjective/əˈvʌŋ.kjələr/

    having the characteristics of an uncle especially in kindness or indulgence

    His avuncular demeanor made him the favorite among the children, as they felt safe and cherished in his presence.

    Synonyms: uncle-like, kind, indulgent

    Origin: The word 'avuncular' comes from the Latin 'avunculus', meaning 'maternal uncle'.

  5. capricious · adjective/kəˈprɪʃəs/

    given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

    His capricious decisions often left his colleagues bewildered, as they struggled to keep up with his unpredictable leadership style.

    Synonyms: fickle, changeable, mercurial

    Origin: from French 'capricieux', from Italian 'capriccioso', from 'capriccio', meaning 'sudden start' or 'whim'