Set 246 · Study 1 / 5
Exita style of writing that uses elaborate and affected language and syntax
The playwright's use of euphuism made the dialogue feel ornate but often detracted from the emotional weight of the story.
Set 246 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: euphuism, onomasticon, halidom, osteotome, pareidolia. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a style of writing that uses elaborate and affected language and syntax
The playwright's use of euphuism made the dialogue feel ornate but often detracted from the emotional weight of the story.
a reference work containing a list of proper names with explanations or descriptions
The scholar consulted an extensive onomasticon to better understand the origins of the ancient names mentioned in the text.
a holy place or sacred object
The pilgrims trekked for days to reach the ancient halidom, a revered temple said to hold sacred relics of the saint.
a surgical instrument used for cutting bone
During the orthopedic procedure, the surgeon carefully utilized the osteotome to reshape the bone for proper alignment.
the tendency to perceive a specific, often familiar image in a random or ambiguous visual pattern
Many people experience pareidolia when they look at clouds and see familiar shapes like animals or faces.