5 letter words ending in IL

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• a cup or chalice that in medieval legend was associated with unusual powers, especially the regeneration of life and, later, Christian purity, and was much sought after by medieval knights: the quest of the Grail.
• any greatly desired and sought-after objective; ultimate ideal or reward.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ɡreɪl/
• UK: /ɡreɪl/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "grail" originated from Old French "graal" which means a dish or a platter. The word was first used in the 12th century in medieval legends about King Arthur and his knights. In the legends, the Holy Grail was a cup or chalice that had the power to give eternal life to those who drank from it. Over time, the word "grail" has come to mean any object or goal that is greatly desired or sought after.

5. Synonyms:

• goal
• objective
• holy grail
• treasure

6. Related Words:

• glair
• argil
• grain
• laird

7. Example Sentences:

• The Holy Grail is one of the most famous objects in medieval legend.
• For many scientists, finding a cure for cancer is the ultimate grail.

Parts of Speech: noun, verb

Definitions:

• (n.) serious and immediate danger
• (v.) expose to danger; threaten

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈperəl/
• UK: /ˈperɪl/

Origin and Usage: The word "peril" originated from the Old French word "peril" (13th century) and the Latin word "periculum" (meaning "trial, risk, danger"). It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word is commonly used in formal and informal contexts to describe a situation of serious and immediate danger.

Synonyms: danger, jeopardy, risk, hazard, threat

Related Words: hazard, risked, warned, dared, feared

Example Sentences:

• The climbers faced great peril as they attempted to reach the summit of the mountain.
• The companys financial situation was in peril due to the economic downturn.
• The captain refused to put his crew in peril by sailing into the storm.
• The hikers lack of preparation put him in peril when he became lost in the wilderness.
• The safety of the hostages was in peril as negotiations broke down.

Here is the requested information on "sigil": Sigil

1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definition: A symbol or design believed to have magical power.
3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈsɪdʒəl/; UK: /ˈsɪdʒɪl/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "sigil" originated from the Latin word "sigillum" which means "seal" or "sign". It was first used in the English language in the 16th century to refer to a symbol or design that was believed to have magical power. Sigils were commonly used in medieval and Renaissance magic, and are still used in modern occult practices.
5. Synonyms: Symbol, emblem, talisman, charm, amulet
6. Related Words: Magic, spell, charm, glyph, symbol
7. Example Sentences:
   1. She drew a sigil on the ground as part of her ritual.
   2. The sigil on the amulet was said to bring good luck to its wearer.
   3. The book contained instructions for creating your own sigils.

Snail

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A slow-moving mollusk with a spiral shell.

Pronunciation: US: /sneɪl/; UK: /sneɪl/

Origin and Usage: The word "snail" originated from the Old English word "snægl." Snails are often associated with slowness due to their slow movement. They are commonly found in gardens and are often considered pests. They are also used as a food source in some cultures.

Synonyms: Slug, mollusk, escargot

Related Words: Shell, slime, trail, crawl, glide

Example Sentences:

1. She found a snail in her garden.
2. The snail left a trail of slime behind it as it moved.
3. He tried escargot for the first time and found it surprisingly delicious.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

Noun: messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to one or more recipients via a network.

Verb: send an email to (someone).

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈiˌmeɪl/

UK: /ˈiːmeɪl/

Origin and Usage:

The word "email" originated in the 1970s, as a shortened form of "electronic mail." It quickly became a popular means of communication, and today it is one of the most common ways that people communicate with one another. The use of email has become so widespread that it is now considered a standard form of communication in many industries and professions.

Synonyms:

Electronic mail, e-mail, message, correspondence

Related Words:

Texts, tweets, chats, posts, blogs

Example Sentences:

Noun: She received an email from her boss this morning.

Verb: He emailed his resume to the companys HR department.