Word Ultra — Set 228

Set 228 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: febriferous, bucolic, cochleate, rugose, patibulary. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. febriferous · adjective/ˌfɛbrɪˈfɛrəs/

   producing or inducing fever

   The febriferous symptoms of the illness made it difficult for her to attend work.

   Synonyms: fever-inducing, pyrogenic, febrile

   Origin: from Latin 'febris' meaning 'fever' and 'ferre' meaning 'to bear or carry'

2. bucolic · adjective/bjʊˈkɑlɪk/

   relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and rural life

   The bucolic scenery of rolling hills and grazing sheep made everyone feel at peace during the countryside retreat.

   Synonyms: pastoral,rural,agrarian

   Origin: from the Greek 'boukolos' meaning 'herdsman', related to pastoral poetry

3. cochleate · adjective/ˈkoʊkliˌeɪt/

   having a spiral shape resembling a cochlea

   The cochleate structure of the snail shell allows for efficient growth while maintaining its compact design.

   Synonyms: spiral, helical, winding

   Origin: from Latin 'cochlea', meaning 'snail' or 'spiral', which is derived from Greek 'kochlēia'.

4. rugose · adjective/ˈrʌɡoʊs/

   having a wrinkled or corrugated surface

   The rugose bark of the ancient tree added character to the forest landscape.

   Synonyms: wrinkled, corrugated, crinkled

   Origin: From Latin 'rugosus', from 'rugare' meaning 'to wrinkle'.

5. patibulary · adjective/ˌpæ.tɪˈbjuː.lər.i/

   related to or resembling a gallows

   The patibulary structure loomed over the town square, a grim reminder of justice in a bygone era.

   Synonyms: hanging, execution, gallows

   Origin: Derived from Latin 'patibulum', meaning 'gallows'.