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Exitthe loss of one or more sounds or letters at the end of a word
In many dialects of English, apocope occurs regularly with words like 'photo' instead of 'photograph'.
Set 20 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: apocope, braggadocio, aubade, archipelago, chiaroscuro. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
the loss of one or more sounds or letters at the end of a word
In many dialects of English, apocope occurs regularly with words like 'photo' instead of 'photograph'.
boastful or arrogant behavior
His constant braggadocio about his athletic prowess began to annoy his teammates, who preferred humility over arrogance.
a poem or song appropriate to the dawn or early morning
The poet composed an aubade to celebrate the beauty of a new dawn breaking over the horizon.
a group of islands scattered in a body of water
The Indonesian archipelago is home to thousands of islands, each with its own unique culture and biodiversity.
the use of strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume in modeling three-dimensional objects and figures
The artist's mastery of chiaroscuro allowed him to depict the human figure with remarkable depth and realism.