5 letter words starting with GL

Here is the requested information on "glans": 1. Parts of Speech: Noun 2. Definitions: - (anatomy) The sensitive bulbous end of the penis or clitoris. - (botany) A glandular structure on the surface of certain leaves, fruits, and stems. 3. Pronunciations: - US: /ɡlænz/ - UK: /ɡlænz/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "glans" comes from the Latin word "glans" meaning "acorn." It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the bulbous end of the penis or clitoris. In botany, it refers to a glandular structure on the surface of certain plants. 5. Synonyms: None 6. Related Words: gland, glean 7. Example Sentences: - He experienced intense pleasure when his glans was stimulated. - The glans of the clitoris contains thousands of nerve endings. - The glans on the stem of the plant secretes a sweet nectar to attract pollinators.

Here is the requested information on the word "gloze": 1. Parts of Speech: Verb 2. Definitions: - To explain away or minimize the significance of something, especially by means of deception or flattery. - To smooth over or make more attractive. 3. Pronunciations: - US: /ɡloʊz/ - UK: /ɡləʊz/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "gloze" originated from Middle English "glosen," which means "to interpret." It was first used in the 14th century. The word has been used in literature, particularly in Shakespeares plays, to refer to the act of flattery or deception. 5. Synonyms: Explain away, minimize, whitewash, flatter, deceive, sugarcoat. 6. Related Words: Glaze, glint, gloss, glout, gloom. 7. Example Sentences: - She tried to gloze over her mistake by blaming it on someone else. - The politician attempted to gloze over the scandal by making a vague statement. - He was skilled at glozing over his true intentions with smooth words and flattery.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

Noun: a sticky and thick liquid or substance.

Verb: to make or become sticky and thick.

Pronunciations:

US: /ɡluːp/

UK: /ɡluːp/

Origin and Usage:

The word "gloop" is believed to have originated in the 1960s as an onomatopoeic term for a thick, sticky substance. It is often used to describe substances that are thick and viscous, such as glue, mud, or slime. As a verb, "gloop" can be used to describe the process of making something sticky and thick, such as when adding water to a powder to create a paste.

Synonyms:

Slime, goo, paste, adhesive, glue, mud.

Related Words:

Gloom, globs, gloat, globe, gloss.

Example Sentences:

Noun: The gloop dripped down his arm, leaving a sticky residue.

Verb: She glooped the mixture onto the paper, creating a thick, textured surface.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. a spherical or rounded object; a ball or sphere
2. the earth or a representation of it on a smaller scale, especially on a map or in a globe

Pronunciations

• US: /ɡloʊb/
• UK: /ɡləʊb/

Origin and Usage

The word "globe" comes from the Latin word "globus" meaning "a ball or sphere". The word has been used since the 16th century to refer to a spherical or rounded object, and since the 17th century to refer to the earth or a representation of it on a smaller scale. The word is commonly used in geography and astronomy, as well as in everyday language to refer to a round object.

Synonyms

• ball
• sphere
• world
• planet
• orb

Related Words

• earth
• world
• round
• scope
• gloom

Example Sentences

1. She held a small globe in her hand and pointed to the different countries.
2. The globe shows the earths continents and oceans.

Glide

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To move smoothly and continuously, as if without effort or resistance.

Pronunciations: US: /ɡlaɪd/; UK: /ɡlaɪd/

Origin and Usage: The word "glide" originated from the Middle English word "gliden" which means "to slip or slide". The word is commonly used in the English language to describe a smooth and effortless movement, such as gliding through water or gliding on skates.

Synonyms: Slide, slip, coast, sail, soar, float, drift.

Related Words: Slide, grace, float, flyby, shift.

Example Sentences:

• She watched the bird glide effortlessly across the sky.
• The skater glided gracefully across the ice.
• The boat glided smoothly through the water.
• He felt like he was gliding through the air on his hang glider.
• The dancer seemed to glide across the stage.