Set 259 · Study 1 / 5
Exitintense sexual desire or lust
The philosopher argued that concupiscence often leads individuals to pursue fleeting pleasures instead of lasting fulfillment.
Set 259 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: concupiscence, protomartyr, coffle, morphometry, parataxis. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
intense sexual desire or lust
The philosopher argued that concupiscence often leads individuals to pursue fleeting pleasures instead of lasting fulfillment.
the first martyr to suffer for a cause or belief
St. Stephen, recognized as the protomartyr of Christianity, is celebrated for his unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution.
a line of animals or enslaved people fastened together for travel
The travelers were horrified to see a coffle of enslaved people trudging along the dusty road, chained together and led by guards.
the measurement and analysis of the form or shape of organisms or their parts
The researchers utilized geometric morphometry to analyze the shape variations in the fish population.
the placement of clauses or phrases one after another without the use of conjunctions
The parataxis in his writing created a stream-of-consciousness effect, drawing readers into the protagonist's thoughts.