Word Ultra — Set 183

Set 183 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: crepitate, nidificate, bruit, depone, bloviate. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. crepitate · verb/ˈkrɛpɪˌteɪt/

   to make a crackling or popping sound

   As the fire began to ignite, the dry wood started to crepitate, filling the air with a satisfying crackle.

   Synonyms: crackle,pop,fizz

   Origin: from Latin 'crepitare', meaning 'to crackle or rattle'

2. nidificate · verb/ˈnɪdɪkeɪt/

   to build a nest

   During the spring season, many birds begin to nidificate in the trees near the pond, creating a lively atmosphere.

   Synonyms: nest, roost, brood

   Origin: from Latin 'nidificare', from 'nidus' meaning 'nest' and 'facere' meaning 'to make or do'

3. bruit · verb/bruɪt/

   to report or spread news or rumors widely

   The media began to bruit about the rumors of a major celebrity breakup before any official announcement was made.

   Synonyms: rumor, report, spread

   Origin: From Middle French 'bruit', meaning 'noise, uproar'.

4. depone · verb/dɪˈpoʊn/

   to give evidence or testimony under oath

   During the trial, the witness was called to depone regarding the events she had witnessed that night.

   Synonyms: testify, attest, declare

   Origin: from Latin 'deponere', meaning 'to put down, take away, or lay down'

5. bloviate · verb/bloʊviˈeɪt/

   to speak or write at length in a pompous or boastful manner

   During the meeting, he began to bloviate about his achievements, losing track of the discussion entirely.

   Synonyms: expatiate, grandiloquent, pontificate

   Origin: The word 'bloviate' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century in American English, possibly a blend of 'blow' and 'deviate', with the intended meaning of speaking at length without much substance.