5 letter words with EPA in the middle

Repay

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To pay back or return money that was borrowed or owed.

Pronunciation (US): /rɪˈpeɪ/

Pronunciation (UK): /rɪˈpeɪ/

Origin and Usage: The word "repay" originated from the combination of the prefix "re-" meaning "back" and the verb "pay". It has been in use since the 15th century, and is commonly used in financial and business contexts.

Synonyms: Reimburse, refund, compensate, remunerate, settle.

Related Words: Payee, payer, party, peace, pearl.

Example Sentences:

• He promised to repay the loan by the end of the month.
• She finally repaid her debt to her parents after many years.
• The company will repay the investors with interest.
• He had to repay the favor by helping his friend move.
• She was grateful for the opportunity to repay her mentor by helping him with his project.

Parts of Speech

Sepal is a noun.

Definitions

A sepal is one of the usually separate, green parts that surround and protect the flower bud and extend from the base of a flower after it has opened.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈsiː.pəl/

UK: /ˈsɛp.əl/

Origin and Usage

The word sepal comes from the Greek word "skepē" meaning "covering". Sepals are part of the calyx, which is the outermost whorl of a flower. They protect the flower bud and play a role in attracting pollinators by providing a visually appealing display.

Synonyms

None

Related Words

petal, stoma, flora, corol, ovule

Example Sentences

• The sepal protects the flower bud before it blooms.
• The sepal of a rose is usually green.
• The sepal and petal of a flower together make up the perianth.

Parts of Speech

Tepal is a noun.

Definitions

A tepal is a unit of a flowers perianth that is not clearly differentiated into sepals and petals. In other words, tepals are similar in structure and color and cannot be distinguished as either sepals or petals.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈtɛpəl/

UK: /ˈtiːpəl/

Origin and Usage

The word tepal was first recorded in 1879 and is derived from the Greek words "tepalos" meaning "mat, carpet, or covering." Tepals are commonly found in flowers of the lily family and are often used to describe the perianth of monocots, which includes grasses and orchids.

Synonyms

None

Related Words

petal, sepal, stela, spelt, slept

Example Sentences

• The flowers tepals were a vibrant shade of pink.
• The tepals of the lily were difficult to distinguish as either sepals or petals.
• The orchids tepals were a beautiful shade of purple.