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Exitpain associated with dreaming or nightmares
After experiencing a series of terrifying nightmares, she began to suffer from persistent oneirodynia that left her feeling exhausted during the day.
Set 90 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: oneirodynia, orthopraxis, frisson, illuminati, mesencephalon. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
pain associated with dreaming or nightmares
After experiencing a series of terrifying nightmares, she began to suffer from persistent oneirodynia that left her feeling exhausted during the day.
correct practice or performance in accordance with a set of beliefs or principles
In many religious communities, orthopraxis is emphasized as much as orthodoxy, ensuring that followers not only believe correctly but also act in accordance with their beliefs.
a sudden strong feeling of excitement or fear
As the final scene of the thriller unfolded, a frisson of fear ran through the audience, leaving them breathless.
a secret society purported to control world affairs and promote enlightenment principles
Many conspiracy theories suggest that the Illuminati is secretly manipulating global events to maintain their influence over governments and economies.
the middle part of the brain that connects the forebrain and hindbrain
The mesencephalon plays a crucial role in coordinating movement and integrating sensory processes.