5 letter words starting with AGO

Here is the information on "agoge": Agoge

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: The rigorous education and training program for young Spartan males in ancient Greece.

3. Pronunciations: US: /əˈɡoʊdʒi/, UK: /ˈæɡəʊdʒi/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "agoge" comes from the ancient Greek word "ἀγωγή" (agōgē) which means "leading" or "guidance." The agoge was a strict education and training program for young Spartan males that aimed to produce skilled warriors and loyal citizens. The agoge was an essential part of Spartan society and continued for several centuries until the fall of Sparta. Today, the term "agoge" is sometimes used to refer to any rigorous training program or system.

5. Synonyms: Training, education, instruction, schooling, discipline.

6. Related Words: Gogos, agogs, bogey, boggy, cogon.

7. Example Sentences:

• As part of the agoge, young Spartan males were trained in combat, physical fitness, and survival skills.
• The agoge was a rigorous and demanding program that required discipline and commitment from its participants.
• Many modern military training programs are modeled after the agoge.
• She enrolled in an intense agoge program to prepare for the upcoming marathon.
• The agoge was an important part of Spartan culture and helped to shape the values and beliefs of its citizens.

Agony

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Extreme physical or mental suffering

Pronunciation (US): /ˈæɡəni/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈaɡəni/

Origin and Usage: The word "agony" originated from the Greek word "agonia" which means struggle or contest. It was first used in the English language in the 14th century to describe intense physical pain, but over time it has also been used to describe intense mental or emotional suffering.

Synonyms: Pain, torment, anguish, distress, suffering

Related Words: Anger, grief, sorrow, shame, fear

Example Sentences:

• She was in agony after breaking her leg.
• The family was in agony waiting for news of their missing child.
• He suffered agonies of guilt and shame after the accident.
• The agony of defeat was evident on the athletes face.
• The patient was given morphine to ease his agony.

Here is the requested information about "agora": Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. (in ancient Greece) a public open space used for assemblies and markets.
2. a modern marketplace or public square.

Pronunciations

• US: /əˈɡɔrə/
• UK: /əˈɡɒrə/

Origin and Usage

The word "agora" comes from ancient Greek and was used to describe a public open space where people gathered for assemblies and markets. In modern usage, "agora" can refer to a marketplace or public square.

Synonyms

• marketplace
• public square
• forum
• plaza

Related Words

• arena
• forum
• plaza
• stage
• store

Example Sentences

1. The agora in ancient Athens was a center for political and social activity.
2. The farmers market is held in the towns central agora.