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Exitreproductive strategy in which an organism can reproduce multiple times throughout its life
Many species of fish exhibit iteroparity, allowing them to spawn multiple times during their lifetimes.
Set 292 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: iteroparity, yaw, ultracrepidarian, catachresis, cenotaph. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
reproductive strategy in which an organism can reproduce multiple times throughout its life
Many species of fish exhibit iteroparity, allowing them to spawn multiple times during their lifetimes.
the rotation of an aircraft or vehicle about its vertical axis
During a strong crosswind landing, the pilot had to control the yaw to maintain the aircraft's alignment with the runway.
a person who gives opinions beyond their area of expertise
During the heated debate, it was evident that many participants were being ultracrepidarians, opining on medical issues without any relevant qualifications.
a misuse of words or an ambiguous expression used to create a rhetorical effect
The poet's use of catachresis in describing the deafening silence brought a profound depth to the otherwise mundane scene.
a monument erected in honor of a person whose remains are not located there
The town unveiled a striking cenotaph to honor the soldiers who lost their lives during the war, even though their bodies were never recovered.