5 letter words ending in GUE
The following list contains 7 five letter words in English
5 letter words ending in GUE in English
Common 5 letter words ending in GUE with meaning
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ROGUE | Parts of Speech
Rogue is a noun and an adjective. DefinitionsAs a noun, rogue means a dishonest or unprincipled person or a mischievous person. As an adjective, rogue means dishonest or unprincipled. PronunciationsUS: /roʊɡ/ UK: /rəʊɡ/ Origin and UsageRogue originated in the mid-16th century, from Middle French rogue meaning a vagrant beggar, perhaps from roger o wander. It was originally used to describe a dishonest person, but over time, it has also come to describe a mischievous person or a lone animal that has separated from its group. SynonymsSynonyms for rogue as a noun include scoundrel, rascal, knave, villain, and cheat. As an adjective, synonyms include dishonest, unprincipled, and deceitful. Related WordsWords related to rogue include fraud, thief, and swindler. Example Sentences
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GIGUE |
gigue
Part of speech: Noun Definition: A lively dance in triple time for two people, typically included as the concluding movement of a suite, or an instrumental piece written in the style of such a dance. Pronunciations: US: /ʒiɡ/; UK: /ɡiːɡ/ Origin and Usage: Gigue is a French word that originated in the 17th century. It was originally used to describe a lively jig-like dance that was popular during the Baroque period. The dance was typically performed by two people and was often included as the final movement of a suite. Today, the term is more commonly used to describe an instrumental piece written in the style of such a dance. Synonyms: Jig, reel, hornpipe, fandango. Related Words: Dance, music, rhythm, tempo, suite. Example Sentences:
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VAGUE | Here is the requested information on the word "vague":
1. **Parts of Speech:** Adjective
2. **Definitions:** (1) Not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed; (2) Lacking definite shape, form, or character; (3) Indistinctly felt, perceived, understood, or recalled.
3. **Pronunciations:** (US: /veɪɡ/, UK: /veɪɡ/)
4. **Origin and Usage:** The word "vague" originated from the Latin word "vagus" which means "wandering" or "vague". It was first used in English in the mid-16th century to describe something that was uncertain or indistinct. The word has been used in literature and everyday language to describe things that lack clarity or definition, such as a vague memory or a vague sense of unease.
5. **Synonyms:** Ambiguous, unclear, indefinite, imprecise, hazy, nebulous, obscure, uncertain, indeterminate, fuzzy.
6. **Related Words:** Blunt, brief, clear, crisp, dull, empty, flaky, frail, fresh, fuzzy, gloom, hasty, hazy, heavy, hoary, huffy, light, loose, murky, musty, pale, plump, rough, salty, shady, shaky, sharp, shiny, short, smart, smoky, snaky, snuff, solid, sorry, spicy, spiky, spiny, spunky, sticky, stony, storm, stuff, suave, sweaty, sweet, swift, tawny, thick, thorny, tight, tough, toxic, tripe, trite, truce, trust, tummy, tunny, twang, unlit, vague, vapid, velar, venom, vital, vivid, vocal, voice, vulgar, wacky, wanly, warmy, weedy, weepy, whiny, white, windy, witty, woody, worth, wrong, yummy, zonal, zonal.
7. **Example Sentences:**
- The instructions were too vague for him to follow.
- She had only a vague memory of what happened that night.
- The painting was a vague representation of a landscape. |