5 letter words with K

Here is the requested information on the word "amuck": Amuck

Part of Speech: Adverb, adjective

Definition: In a frenzied or uncontrolled manner.

Pronunciation (US): /əˈmək/

Pronunciation (UK): /əˈmʌk/

Origin and Usage: The word "amuck" is derived from the Malay word "amuk," which means to attack or kill. It was first recorded in the English language in the early 17th century, and it is often used in the phrase "run amuck." This phrase originally referred to a particular type of attack in Malay culture, but it has since come to mean any frenzied or uncontrolled behavior.

Synonyms: Wildly, frantically, berserk, maniacally, uncontrollably.

Related Words: Pluck, cluck, stuck, truck, yucky.

Example Sentences:

• He ran amuck in the store, knocking over shelves and screaming at customers.
• The dog went amuck when the mailman arrived.
• After losing his job, he went amuck and started drinking heavily.

Yapok

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A small aquatic marsupial found in South America, also known as the water opossum.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈjæpɑk/, UK: /ˈjapɒk/

Origin and Usage: The word "yapok" is derived from the indigenous Tupi language of Brazil. It was first used in English in the late 18th century to describe the aquatic marsupial. The yapok is found in freshwater habitats in South America, particularly in the Amazon Basin and the Guianas. It is known for its unique adaptations for swimming, including webbed feet and a waterproof coat.

Synonyms: Water opossum, Chironectes minimus

Related Words: Koala, Otter, Lemur, Panda, Sloth

Example Sentences:

1. The yapok is a small marsupial that lives near water.
2. Yapoks are excellent swimmers and are often seen diving for food.
3. The yapoks waterproof coat allows it to stay dry while swimming in the water.
4. Scientists have studied the yapoks unique adaptations for swimming.
5. Yapoks are nocturnal animals and are rarely seen during the day.

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definitions: (1) amusingly or eccentrically unconventional or idiosyncratic, (2) crazy or insane

Pronunciations: (US: /ˈwæki/, UK: /ˈwaki/)

Origin and Usage: The word "wacky" originated from the English dialect word "whacky," meaning "foolish" or "crazy." It was first used in the late 19th century, and its usage has increased since the 1970s. It is commonly used to describe something that is amusingly unconventional or idiosyncratic. It is also used to describe something that is crazy or insane.

Synonyms: eccentric, unconventional, idiosyncratic, zany, quirky, kooky, nutty, insane, crazy

Related Words: whack, crack, tacky, jacky, snack

Example Sentences:

• She has a wacky sense of humor that always makes people laugh.
• The movie was a wacky comedy about a group of misfits who start a band.
• Hes got some wacky ideas about how to solve the worlds problems.
• The party was full of wacky characters dressed in crazy costumes.
• Shes a wacky artist who creates sculptures out of recycled materials.

Trunk 1. Parts of Speech: Noun 2. Definitions:

• The main stem of a tree that supports branches and leaves.
• The main part of a persons body, not including the head, arms, and legs.
• A large, sturdy box or chest used for storing clothes or other items.
• The elongated, flexible nose of an elephant.
• The rear part of a car, where luggage is carried.
• A telephone line or channel that carries many signals at once.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /trʌŋk/
• UK: /trʌŋk/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "trunk" comes from the Middle English word "tronke," which means "tree trunk." Its usage has expanded to include various meanings such as the main part of a persons body, a storage box, the nose of an elephant, the rear part of a car, and a telephone line or channel that carries many signals at once. 5. Synonyms:

• Tree trunk: stem, bole.
• Body trunk: torso, chest.
• Storage trunk: chest, box, case.
• Elephant trunk: proboscis.
• Car trunk: boot (UK).
• Telephone trunk: channel, line.

6. Related Words:

• Bough
• Crane
• Drain
• Flank
• Gauge

7. Example Sentences:

• The trunk of the oak tree was thicker than any other tree in the forest.
• She lifted the heavy trunk onto the top shelf of the closet.

Heres the information you requested: Zakat

1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definitions: In Islam, zakat is the obligatory giving of a set proportion of ones wealth to charity.
3. Pronunciations: US: /zəˈkɑt/; UK: /zɑːˈkæt/
4. Origin and Usage: The word zakat comes from the Arabic root word "z-k-w" which means "to grow" or "to increase". In Islam, zakat is considered one of the five pillars of the faith, along with shahada (faith), salat (prayer), sawm (fasting), and hajj (pilgrimage). Muslims are required to give 2.5% of their wealth to charity each year, and this giving is seen as a way to purify ones wealth and help those in need.
5. Synonyms: Charity, almsgiving, tithe
6. Related Words: Faith, mosque, prayer, Quran, Sunni
7. Example Sentences:
   • Every year, during Ramadan, Muslims around the world give zakat to help the poor and needy.
   • Zakat is not just a way to help those in need, it is also seen as a way to purify ones wealth.
   • The amount of zakat that a Muslim is required to give is 2.5% of their wealth.