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Exita figure of speech in which a word or phrase is used in a way that creates a connection between two distinct ideas or concepts
The author skillfully employed metalepsis to weave together the themes of time and memory, creating a richer narrative experience.
Set 31 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: metalepsis, welkin, capnomancy, desuetude, astrolabe. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is used in a way that creates a connection between two distinct ideas or concepts
The author skillfully employed metalepsis to weave together the themes of time and memory, creating a richer narrative experience.
the sky or the heavens
As the sun set, the welkin glowed with shades of orange and pink, painting a breathtaking canvas above us.
a practice of divination based on observing the smoke patterns from a fire
The villagers practiced capnomancy to predict the outcome of the harvest, carefully observing the smoke patterns rising from the bonfire.
a state of disuse or inactivity
The once popular tradition fell into desuetude as fewer people participated in the annual festival.
an ancient instrument used for solving problems related to time and the position of the stars
The ancient mariners relied on their astrolabe to navigate the open seas by measuring the altitude of stars.