Word Ultra — Set 44

Set 44 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: pertusion, aglet, parnassus, meiotaxy, mucro. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. pertusion · noun/pərˈtuːʒən/

   the act of pushing or forcing something into a position

   The pertusion of the heavy machinery into the operating area was necessary for the construction project to proceed.

   Synonyms: pressure, force, thrust

   Origin: Latin 'pertusio', from 'pertundere' meaning 'to pierce through'

2. aglet · noun/ˈæɡlɪt/

   a small plastic or metal sheath at the end of a shoelace

   When I noticed the aglet on my shoelace was missing, I realized I would need to replace it to keep the lace from unraveling.

   Synonyms: end tip, lace tip, shoelace tip

   Origin: The word 'aglet' comes from the Middle French 'aguillette', a diminutive of 'aguille', meaning 'needle'.

3. parnassus · noun/pɑrˈnæsəs/

   a mountain in central greece sacred to the muses and a symbol of poetic inspiration

   The poets of the Renaissance often sought inspiration on the slopes of Parnassus, believing that the mountain was a sacred place for the muses.

   Synonyms: Mount Parnassus, poetic mountain, sacred mountain

   Origin: from Latin Parnassus, from Greek Parnassos

4. meiotaxy · noun/maɪəˈtæksi/

   the arrangement or grouping of meiotic chromosomes during cell division

   The study of meiotaxy is crucial for understanding the genetic diversity generated during gamete formation.

   Synonyms: chromosomal arrangement, chromosomal grouping, meiotic alignment

   Origin: From Greek 'meio-' (lessening) + 'taxis' (arrangement)

5. mucro · noun/ˈmjuːkroʊ/

   a sharp or pointed projection or tip

   The leaf's mucro provided a distinct sharpness to its overall appearance, allowing it to stand out among the surrounding foliage.

   Synonyms: spike, point, prong

   Origin: Latin 'mucro' meaning 'a sharp point or edge'