Word Ultra — Set 300

Set 300 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: blandishment, emanation, phalacrosis, matutinal, lucubration. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. blandishment · noun/ˈblændɪʃmənt/

   flattering remarks or actions designed to persuade or influence someone

   Despite all his blandishments, she remained steadfast in her decision to leave the company.

   Synonyms: flattery, cajolery, allurement

   Origin: From Middle English, from Latin blandishmentum, from blandus 'pleasant, flattering'

2. emanation · noun/ˌɛm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

   the act of coming out or flowing from a source

   The emanation of warm light from the fireplace created a cozy atmosphere in the room.

   Synonyms: emission, discharge, outflow

   Origin: from Latin 'emanatio', meaning 'a flowing out', from 'emanare' meaning 'to flow out'

3. phalacrosis · noun/fələˈkroʊsɪs/

   loss of hair especially on the scalp

   Many people experiencing phalacrosis seek treatments to restore their hair and boost their confidence.

   Synonyms: alopecia, baldness, hair loss

   Origin: From Greek 'phalakros', meaning 'bald', derived from 'phalakros' (bald) + '-osis' (condition).

4. matutinal · adjective/məˈtuːtɪnəl/

   of or relating to the morning

   The matutinal sun bathed the landscape in a warm, golden light, signaling the start of a new day.

   Synonyms: morning, dawn, early

   Origin: from Latin 'matutinus' meaning 'of the morning', from 'matuta' meaning 'the dawn'.

5. lucubration · noun/luː.kjʊˈbreɪ.ʃən/

   intensive study or meditation, often late at night

   After several hours of intense lucubration over her thesis, she finally felt a sense of clarity about her research direction.

   Synonyms: studying,researching,meditation

   Origin: Latin 'lucubrationem' from 'lucubrare' meaning 'to work by lamplight'