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Exitone of the three goddess deities of vengeance in ancient Greek mythology
In ancient Greek tragedies, the protagonist often faces the wrath of the Erinyes, who relentlessly pursue those guilty of crimes against family.
Set 267 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: erinyes, entropy, personifier, hamartia, raconteur. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
one of the three goddess deities of vengeance in ancient Greek mythology
In ancient Greek tragedies, the protagonist often faces the wrath of the Erinyes, who relentlessly pursue those guilty of crimes against family.
a measure of the disorder or randomness in a system
As the system reaches thermal equilibrium, the entropy increases, reflecting the growing disorder of the particles involved.
one that personifies or attributes human characteristics to something nonhuman
The author is a skilled personifier, bringing inanimate objects to life with vivid descriptions.
a fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero
In Shakespeare's play, the protagonist's hamartia leads him to make irreversible decisions that ultimately result in his tragic fall.
a person who tells stories in an entertaining way
At the party, John captivated everyone with his tales of adventure, revealing himself to be a true raconteur.