5 letter words with A and U

Here is the information you requested in an easy-to-understand dictionary style: Afoul

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a state of entanglement or conflict; in a state of collision or opposition.

Pronunciation (US): ə-ˈfau̇l

Pronunciation (UK): ə-ˈfaʊl

Origin and Usage: The word "afoul" is derived from the Middle English phrase "on fūle," which means "in a tangle." It first appeared in English literature in the 17th century. The word is commonly used in nautical and aviation contexts to describe a situation where two objects collide or become entangled with each other.

Synonyms: Entangled, Collided, Conflicted, Opposed, Clashed

Related Words: Focal, Flora, Aloft, Fault, Flout

Example Sentences:

• The two ships were sailing towards each other, and they collided afoul.
• The bird got afoul of the power lines and was electrocuted.
• The two political parties got afoul of each other during the debate.

Here is the requested information on the word "vacua": 1. Parts of Speech: Noun (plural form of "vacuum") 2. Definitions: - A space entirely devoid of matter - A state of emptiness or lack of substance 3. Pronunciations: - US: /ˈvæk.ju.ə/ - UK: /ˈvæk.jʊ.ə/ 4. Origin and Usage: - "Vacua" is the plural form of "vacuum", which comes from the Latin word "vacuus" meaning "empty". It has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to a space devoid of matter. It is commonly used in physics and engineering to describe a space from which air or other gases have been removed. 5. Synonyms: emptiness, void, nothingness, blankness, bareness 6. Related Words: - vacay - vacua (same word) - vacuo - vadis - vagal 7. Example Sentences: - The vacuum cleaner sucked up all the dirt and debris from the carpet. - The experiment required a vacuum to be created in the chamber. - The emptiness of the room was eerie, as if no one had been there for years.

Here is the information you requested on "unapt": 1. Parts of Speech: Adjective 2. Definition: Not suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose; not having an innate talent or ability for something. 3. Pronunciations: US: /ʌnˈæpt/; UK: /ʌnˈapt/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "unapt" comes from the Old English word "unæpt" meaning "unfit, unsuitable". It has been in use since the 16th century and is still used in modern English, although it is considered somewhat archaic and is not commonly used in everyday conversation. 5. Synonyms: Inappropriate, unsuitable, unfit, inept, unskilled, unqualified. 6. Related Words: Adapt, aptly, caput, erupt, input. 7. Example Sentences: - The unapt choice of words in his speech offended many people. - She was unapt at math and struggled to understand the concepts. - The job required a specific skill set, so the unapt candidate was not considered.

Ulnae

• Parts of Speech: noun
• Definitions: the bone on the little-finger side of the human forearm, articulating with the humerus and with the radius and bones of the wrist.
• Pronunciations: US: /ˈʌlneɪ/, UK: /ˈʌlniː/
• Origin and Usage: The word "ulnae" comes from the Latin word "ulna" meaning "arm, elbow". It is used in anatomy to refer to the bone on the little-finger side of the human forearm.
• Synonyms: None
• Related Words: elbow, wrist, bones, humer, radius
• Example Sentences:
  1. The ulnae form the elbow joint with the humerus.
  2. Her ulnae were fractured in the accident.
  3. The ulnae and radius bones work together to rotate the forearm.

Yucca

1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definitions:
   • a plant of the agave family, typically having stiff leaves and spikes of white bell-shaped flowers
   • the starchy root of a tropical American plant, used for food and to make tapioca
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: YUH-kuh
   • UK: YUH-kuh
4. Origin and Usage: The word "yucca" originated from the Spanish word "yuca" which means "root," and was first recorded in English in 1676. The plant is native to arid regions of North and Central America and the Caribbean. It is commonly used for ornamental purposes in landscaping and gardening. The starchy root of the yucca plant is a traditional food source for indigenous peoples and is used to make tapioca.
5. Synonyms: None
6. Related Words:
   • Agave
   • Cactus
   • Aloha
   • Flora
   • Plant
7. Example Sentences:
   • The yucca plant in the front yard adds a southwestern touch to the house.
   • The yucca root is a staple food for many indigenous tribes in the Americas.