5 letter words ending in UNK

Flunk

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To fail an exam or course of study.

Pronunciation (US): /flʌŋk/

Pronunciation (UK): /flʌŋk/

Origin and Usage: The word "flunk" originated in the United States in the 1820s. It is believed to have been derived from the Dutch word "flinken," which means to "act briskly" or "be quick." The word is typically used in academic contexts to describe a student who has failed an exam or course of study.

Synonyms: Fail, bomb, flop, fall short.

Related Words: Clunk, drunk, plunk, skunk, trunk.

Example Sentences:

1. He was worried that he would flunk the exam.
2. She flunked out of college after failing several courses.
3. The teacher warned the students that anyone who failed to complete the assignment would flunk the class.

Here is the requested information on the word "spunk": Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

1. As a noun, spunk refers to courage, determination, or spirit.
2. As a verb, spunk means to ignite or light a fire.

Pronunciations:

• US: /spʌŋk/
• UK: /spʌŋk/

Origin and Usage:

The word spunk comes from the Scottish Gaelic word "spong" which means tinder or kindling. It has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to a spark or a small piece of tinder used to start a fire. Over time, the word evolved to also include the qualities of courage and determination, likely due to the association of these qualities with the process of starting a fire.

Synonyms:

• Courage: bravery, valor, pluck
• Determination: resolve, grit, perseverance
• Ignite: light, kindle, start

Related Words:

• Spark
• Flame
• Torch
• Blaze
• Ember

Example Sentences:

1. Despite being outnumbered, the team had the spunk to take on their opponents.
2. He spunked the kindling and soon the fire was roaring.

Plunk 1. Parts of Speech

verb

2. Definitions

• to drop or put something down heavily and abruptly
• to play a stringed instrument, such as a guitar, by striking the strings with the fingers
• to spend money, especially in a careless or extravagant way

3. Pronunciations

• US: /plʌŋk/
• UK: /plʌŋk/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "plunk" originated in the mid-19th century in the United States, likely as an onomatopoeic representation of the sound of something heavy being dropped. It is commonly used in casual conversation to describe the act of dropping something, as well as in the context of playing a stringed instrument. In recent years, it has also been used informally to describe spending money carelessly or extravagantly.

5. Synonyms

• drop
• thud
• strum
• fingerpick

6. Related Words

• plume
• plush
• pluck
• plait
• plank

7. Example Sentences

• She plunked the book down on the table.
• He plunked a few chords on his guitar.
• Shes been plunking down a lot of money on clothes lately.

CLUNK 1. Parts of Speech

Clunk is a verb and a noun.

2. Definitions

As a verb, clunk means to make a dull, heavy, metallic sound, or to cause something to do so. As a noun, clunk means a dull, heavy, metallic sound.

3. Pronunciations

US: /klʌŋk/

UK: /klʌŋk/

4. Origin and Usage

The word clunk is of imitative origin, meaning it was created to imitate the sound it represents. It has been in use since the late 19th century.

Clunk is commonly used to describe the sound of heavy objects falling or hitting each other, or the sound of machinery or engines when they malfunction or shut down.

5. Synonyms

As a verb, clunk can be synonymous with thud, bang, or clatter. As a noun, it can be synonymous with thud or bang.

6. Related Words

Chunk, plunk

7. Example Sentences

• The cars engine clunked loudly and then stopped.
• He dropped the weight on the ground with a loud clunk.
• The machine made a clunking noise before shutting down completely.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Definitions:

Noun: A small, black and white mammal known for its strong, unpleasant odor. It is native to North and Central America.
Verb: To defeat decisively in a game or contest.

Pronunciations:

US: /skʌŋk/
UK: /skʌŋk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "skunk" originated from the Massachusett Indian word "seganku." It was first used in English in the early 17th century to refer to the animal with a strong, unpleasant odor. The verb form of "skunk" meaning to defeat decisively in a game or contest, originated in the United States in the late 19th century.

Synonyms:

Noun: polecat, zorrillo, stink badger.
Verb: trounce, beat, defeat.

Related Words:

smell, stink, spray, odor, scent.

Example Sentences:

Noun: The skunk sprayed its foul odor when it felt threatened.
Verb: The home team skunked their opponents in a 10-0 victory.