Set 212 · Study 1 / 5
Exitthe characteristic of being active during the day and resting at night
Many species exhibit diurnality, adapting their behaviors to hunt for food during the daylight hours.
Set 212 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: diurnality, codex, schadenfreude, lemniscate, garrulity. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
the characteristic of being active during the day and resting at night
Many species exhibit diurnality, adapting their behaviors to hunt for food during the daylight hours.
a manuscript book especially of scripture or ancient classic works
The ancient codex preserved many works of classical literature that would have otherwise been lost to time.
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
She couldn't help but feel a twinge of schadenfreude when her rival stumbled during the presentation.
a figure-eight or infinity-shaped curve
The mathematician illustrated the properties of the lemniscate using a beautifully crafted diagram that highlighted its unique shape.
excessive talkativeness especially about trivial matters
His garrulity during meetings often led to important decisions being postponed in favor of discussing trivial details.