Set 190 · Study 1 / 5
Exithaving a soothing or softening effect especially on irritated or inflamed tissues
After suffering from a sore throat, she found relief in a demulcent syrup that coated her throat and reduced the irritation.
Set 190 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: demulcent, heterotelic, marmoreal, brumous, panacean. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
having a soothing or softening effect especially on irritated or inflamed tissues
After suffering from a sore throat, she found relief in a demulcent syrup that coated her throat and reduced the irritation.
having a purpose or goal that is external to the activity itself
The students engaged in heterotelic activities, such as studying for exams, that aimed to achieve grades rather than enjoying the learning process itself.
having the qualities of marble especially in smoothness or coldness
The marmoreal surface of the statue reflected the pale light, giving it an eerie, lifelike quality.
characterized by fog, mist, or darkness
The brumous morning shrouded the village in a thick veil of mist, making it difficult to see further than a few feet ahead.
having the qualities of a cure-all or solution to all problems
Many enthusiasts believe that technology is a panacean solution to all the challenges facing education today.