Set 38 · Study 1 / 5
Exitthe point in the orbit of an object where it is farthest from the sun
During the summer months, Earth reaches its aphelion, the point where it is farthest from the Sun.
Set 38 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: aphelion, procatalepsis, ergatocracy, hegira, ephemeris. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
the point in the orbit of an object where it is farthest from the sun
During the summer months, Earth reaches its aphelion, the point where it is farthest from the Sun.
the anticipation of an opponent's argument or objection in order to address it in advance
In her debate speech, she employed procatalepsis to preemptively counter the likely criticisms of her proposal.
a system of government in which the working class holds political power
In an ergatocracy, the decisions made by the government reflect the needs and values of the working class.
a journey to escape persecution or danger
The refugees undertook a long hegira to escape the war-torn region they once called home.
a table or data file providing the calculated positions of a celestial object at regular intervals
The astronomer referred to the ephemeris to determine the exact position of Mars for their observation.