5 letter words ending in CUS

hocus

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: to deceive or trick someone by using magic or sleight of hand

Pronunciations: US: /ˈhoʊ.kəs/; UK: /ˈhəʊ.kəs/

Origin and Usage: The word "hocus" originated in the early 17th century and is believed to come from the Latin phrase "hoc est corpus" which means "this is the body". It was used as a term by magicians who pretended to perform miracles by using sleight of hand. Over time, the word has come to mean any kind of deception or trickery.

Synonyms: deceive, trick, hoodwink, dupe, mislead

Related Words: focus, locus, cocus, jocus, mocus

Example Sentences:

• He tried to hocus the audience with his card tricks.
• The politician was accused of trying to hocus the voters with false promises.
• She realized too late that she had been hocus-pocused into buying a fake product.

Focus 1. Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

2. Definitions

As a noun, focus means the center of interest or activity. As a verb, focus means to concentrate or bring into focus.

3. Pronunciations

US: /ˈfoʊkəs/

UK: /ˈfəʊkəs/

4. Origin and Usage

The word focus comes from the Latin word "focus" which means hearth or fireplace. It was first used in English in the 1660s to describe the point where rays of light meet after passing through a lens or reflecting off a mirror. Since then, the word has taken on a broader meaning and is now commonly used to describe the center of attention or activity.

5. Synonyms

Center, focal point, concentration, attention, spotlight, emphasis

6. Related Words

Scope, optic, laser, point, frame

7. Example Sentences

As a noun:

• The focus of the meeting was on budget cuts.
• The paintings focus is on the woman in the foreground.
• The companys focus is on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.

As a verb:

• She needs to focus on her studies if she wants to pass the exam.
• He tried to focus his camera on the bird in the tree.
• The coach told the team to focus on their defense in the second half.

Definition of Ficus

Ficus is a noun and a singular form of "figs." It refers to a genus of plants that includes about 850 species of trees, shrubs, and vines, some of which are commonly cultivated for their edible fruit.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈfaɪkəs/
• UK: /ˈfiːkəs/

Origin and Usage

The word "ficus" is derived from the Latin word "ficus," meaning "fig tree." Ficus trees are native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and are commonly grown as ornamental plants or for their fruit. The fruit of some species of Ficus is used for food, while others are used for medicinal purposes.

Synonyms

There are no commonly used synonyms for "ficus."

Related Words

• Figgy
• Fiche
• Finch
• Fetch
• Funky

Example Sentences

1. She has a beautiful ficus tree in her living room.
2. The ficus plant needs to be watered twice a week.
3. He enjoys eating fresh figs from his ficus tree.