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Exita member of a family of large marsupials native to Australia and New Guinea including kangaroos and wallabies
The macropod family includes various species such as kangaroos and wallabies, each adapted to different habitats across Australia.
Set 249 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: macropod, asphyxia, archlute, congeries, tabula rasa. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a member of a family of large marsupials native to Australia and New Guinea including kangaroos and wallabies
The macropod family includes various species such as kangaroos and wallabies, each adapted to different habitats across Australia.
a condition in which the body is deprived of oxygen leading to suffocation
The firefighters acted quickly to rescue the occupants who were suffering from smoke asphyxia in the burning building.
a large, six-course lute with an extended neck used in the baroque period
The musician expertly plucked the strings of the archlute, filling the hall with the rich, resonant tones typical of baroque compositions.
a collection or assemblage of items or elements
The museum displayed a congeries of ancient artifacts, each telling a unique story from the past.
the mind in its hypothetical primary blank or empty state before receiving external impressions
Philosophers often debate the concept of tabula rasa, arguing whether humans are born as a blank slate or with innate ideas.