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Exitrelating to the eating of nails
Her onychophagous habits left her nails looking short and ragged, much to the concern of her friends.
Set 199 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: onychophagous, jejune, effete, holobenthic, immisericordious. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
relating to the eating of nails
Her onychophagous habits left her nails looking short and ragged, much to the concern of her friends.
lacking interest or significance; dull or insipid
Despite the well-known author's fame, his latest novel turned out to be a jejune exploration of themes that had been covered countless times before.
lacking in vigor or energy
The once vibrant community became effete, struggling to maintain any semblance of enthusiasm for local projects.
referring to organisms that live on or within the sea floor throughout their entire life cycle
Holobenthic species, such as certain types of clams and sea stars, spend their entire life on the ocean floor, playing a crucial role in the benthic ecosystem.
lacking mercy or compassion
The judge's immisericordious demeanor left the defendants feeling hopeless, as he showed no sign of leniency during the sentencing.