Set 36 · Study 1 / 5
Exita divine imparting of knowledge or inspiration
The poet claimed that her latest work was the result of a sudden afflatus, as if the muses had whispered the verses into her ear.
Set 36 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: afflatus, osteosclerosis, counterpoise, auspice, barathrum. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a divine imparting of knowledge or inspiration
The poet claimed that her latest work was the result of a sudden afflatus, as if the muses had whispered the verses into her ear.
abnormal hardening of bone tissue
The patient's X-ray results indicated the presence of osteosclerosis in the femur, suggesting a potential underlying pathology.
a force or influence that counterbalances another
The team introduced a new strategy to provide a counterpoise to the prevailing market trends, ensuring stability during uncertain times.
a favorable sign or indication of future success
The team's recent victory was seen as an auspice of their potential success in the tournament.
a deep or bottomless abyss
As he stood at the edge of the cliff, he couldn't help but feel a shiver run down his spine at the sight of the barathrum below, a dark and endless pit that seemed to swallow all light.