Set 207 · Study 1 / 5
Exitinability to experience pleasure or interest in activities typically found enjoyable
After months of struggling with depression, she was overwhelmed by anhedonia, finding no joy in her favorite activities.
Set 207 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: anhedonia, kakistocracy, syncope, parathesis, gyneocracy. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
inability to experience pleasure or interest in activities typically found enjoyable
After months of struggling with depression, she was overwhelmed by anhedonia, finding no joy in her favorite activities.
a government run by the least qualified or most unprincipled citizens
The citizens were disillusioned as they realized their country had fallen into a state of kakistocracy, where the most incompetent leaders held power.
a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a fall in blood pressure
After standing up too quickly, she experienced a brief episode of syncope, prompting her to sit down and rest.
a conversational or rhetorical pause for effect
The teacher employed a clever parathesis during her lecture, allowing the students a moment of reflection before moving on to the next topic.
a system of government or social order in which women hold the majority of power
In a gyneocracy, women often enact policies that prioritize healthcare and education, reflecting their values in governance.