5 letter words ending in RST

Worst

Parts of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Definition: (adj.) of the lowest quality or standard; (n.) the lowest or most unpleasant level, condition, or quality

Pronunciations: US: wərst, UK: wɜːst

Origin and Usage: The word "worst" originated from the Old English word "wyrresta," meaning "the worst." It has been used in the English language since the 12th century and has been commonly used to describe something of the lowest quality or standard.

Synonyms: (adj.) poorest, lowest, least, nastiest, (n.) bottom, nadir, rock bottom

Related Words: worsts, worth, worts

Example Sentences:

• The movie was the worst he had ever seen.
• She had the worst luck of anyone he knew.
• He was in the worst mood possible after the long day at work.
• The team had the worst record in the league.
• Her worst fears had come true.

Horst 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A long, narrow, and often steep ridge of land formed by faulting and displacement of rock.
2. A horse that is used for riding or racing.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK):

• US: /hɔrst/
• UK: /hɔːst/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "horst" originated from the German language, where it means "heap" or "mound." In geology, it refers to a ridge of land that is formed by the displacement of rock. The term is also used in horse racing to describe a horse that is used for riding or racing.

5. Synonyms:

• Ridge
• Crest
• Spur
• Hill

6. Related Words:

• Hosts
• Short
• Horde
• Hoist
• Horse

7. Example Sentences:

• The Rocky Mountains were formed by a series of horsts and grabens.
• He bought a horst for his daughters birthday present.

Here is the requested information on "karst": Karst

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: Karst is a type of landscape characterized by caves, sinkholes, and underground drainage systems, formed by the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite, and gypsum.

3. Pronunciations: US: /kɑrst/, UK: /kɑːst/

4. Origin and Usage: The term "karst" comes from the German word "Karst," which refers to a region in Slovenia where the landscape is characterized by sinkholes and underground streams. The term was first used in English in the late 19th century to describe similar landscapes in other parts of the world. Karst landscapes are found all over the world, including in the United States, China, and Mexico.

5. Synonyms: Cavernous, porous, underground drainage system.

6. Related Words: Caves, holes, rocks, stone, water.

7. Example Sentences:

• The karst landscape of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico is famous for its sinkholes and underground rivers.
• The limestone karst of the Burren in Ireland is home to a unique ecosystem of plants and animals.
• The karst region of southern China is known for its towering limestone formations and underground rivers.