5 letter words with CRI in the middle

Acrid

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈækrɪd/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈakrɪd/

Origin and Usage: The word "acrid" originated from the Latin word "acridus" which means sharp or pungent. It has been used in English since the early 17th century.

Synonyms: Bitter, pungent, sharp, sour, tart

Related Words: Acidic, cairn, daric, nadir, triac

Example Sentences:

• The acrid smell of burnt rubber filled the air.
• The medicine had an acrid taste that made her gag.
• The acrid smoke from the fire made it difficult to breathe.
• The acrid taste of spoiled milk made him nauseous.
• The acrid smell of ammonia stung her nose.

Scrim

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A lightweight, open-weave fabric used for curtains, backdrops, and clothing.

Pronunciations: US: /skrɪm/, UK: /skrɪm/

Origin and Usage: The word "scrim" originated from the Middle English word "skrymish" which means "skirmish." The word later evolved to mean "a piece of cloth used for a screen or curtain." Scrim is commonly used in theater productions as a backdrop or for special effects. It is also used in clothing, such as sportswear, due to its lightweight and breathable nature.

Synonyms: Gauze, netting, mesh, tulle.

Related Words: Skirt, scale, scare, scuba, scuff.

Example Sentences:

• The scrim was used as a backdrop for the play.
• She wore a shirt made of scrim to keep cool during her run.
• The curtains were made of a delicate scrim material.

Parts of Speech:

Scrip is a noun.

Definitions:

1. A certificate or receipt for a fractional share of stock. 2. A substitute for currency issued by a company and redeemable for its stock. 3. A small piece of paper or a token that can be exchanged for goods or services.

Pronunciations:

US: /skrɪp/

UK: /skrɪp/

Origin and Usage:

The word "scrip" originated in the mid-18th century from the Latin word "scribere" meaning "to write." It was originally used to refer to a written certificate or receipt for a fractional share of stock. Today, "scrip" is commonly used to refer to a substitute for currency issued by a company or a small piece of paper or token that can be exchanged for goods or services.

Synonyms:

1. Voucher 2. Token 3. Coupon 4. Certificate 5. IOU

Related Words:

1. Script 2. Scrim 3. Scrub 4. Scrod 5. Scuba

Example Sentences:

1. She received a scrip for her fractional share of the companys stock.
2. The company issued scrip to its employees as a substitute for currency.
3. He used the scrip to purchase goods at the company store.