Word Ultra — Set 192

Set 192 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: cardiognosis, ennui, muscology, anacrusis, lapidary. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. cardiognosis · noun/kɑrdiɑɡˈnoʊsɪs/

   the diagnosis of heart disease or conditions

   The cardiognosis provided by the specialist confirmed the presence of coronary artery disease in the patient.

   Synonyms: cardiology, heart diagnosis, cardiac assessment

   Origin: Derived from the Greek words 'kardia' meaning 'heart' and 'gnosis' meaning 'knowledge' or 'diagnosis'.

2. ennui · noun/ɑːˈnuːi/

   a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement

   After months of the same routine, she was overwhelmed by a profound sense of ennui that made it difficult to find pleasure in her hobbies.

   Synonyms: boredom, tedium, discontent

   Origin: French, from 'ennuyer' meaning 'to tire or to bore'.

3. muscology · noun/mʌsˈkɑlədʒi/

   the study of mosses

   Her fascination with muscology led her to explore the diverse habitats where different species of moss thrive.

   Synonyms: bryology, bryology, plant science

   Origin: Derived from Latin 'muscus' meaning 'moss' and Greek 'logia' meaning 'study of'.

4. anacrusis · noun/ænəˈkruːsɪs/

   the introductory notes or syllables before the first downbeat of a measure

   The anacrusis at the beginning of the piece adds a sense of anticipation before the main melody begins.

   Synonyms: pickup, upbeat, lead-in

   Origin: derived from Greek 'anakrousis', meaning 'a beginning' or 'a striking up'.

5. lapidary · noun/ˈlæp.ɪˌdɛr.i/

   a person who cuts, polishes, and engraves stones and gems

   The lapidary skillfully crafted the raw stone into a stunning gemstone pendant that attracted many buyers at the jewelry show.

   Synonyms: gemcutter, stonecutter, engraver

   Origin: from Latin 'lapidarius', meaning 'of stone' or 'stonecutter'