Set 265 · Study 1 / 5
Exitto wander or stray from a course or subject
During the meeting, I noticed that we began to divagate from the main topic, which led to confusion among the team members.
Set 265 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: divagate, perfectionate, confabulate, anathematize, decussate. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
to wander or stray from a course or subject
During the meeting, I noticed that we began to divagate from the main topic, which led to confusion among the team members.
to make perfect or improve greatly
The artist worked tirelessly to perfectionate her techniques, resulting in breathtaking masterpieces that left everyone in awe.
to engage in conversation or discussion often involving fabrication of memories
During the family reunion, the older relatives started to confabulate about their childhood adventures, mixing truth with a bit of embellishment.
to condemn or denounce publicly
The church leaders decided to anathematize the new ideology that contradicted their long-held beliefs.
to cross or intertwine in the shape of an X
The branches of the plant decussate at right angles, creating an intricate pattern as they grow.