Set 96 · Study 1 / 5
Exita person who never laughs
Despite the humorous antics of his friends, John remained an agelast, never cracking a smile during their gathering.
Set 96 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: agelast, flibbertigibbet, aporia, gambit, parrhesia. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a person who never laughs
Despite the humorous antics of his friends, John remained an agelast, never cracking a smile during their gathering.
a frivolous or flighty person
Despite her charming personality, everyone knew she was just a flibbertigibbet who could never commit to anything serious.
a state of puzzlement or doubt especially about an unresolved problem or contradiction
The philosopher found himself in a state of aporia when faced with the moral implications of artificial intelligence.
a calculated move or strategy used to gain an advantage
Her decision to invest heavily in the new technology was a bold gambit that paid off in the long run.
frankness or boldness in speech often involving a sense of duty to speak the truth
In the meeting, her parrhesia revealed the uncomfortable truths that everyone else was hesitant to acknowledge.