5 letter words with IS in the middle

Brisk Parts of Speech

Adjective, Verb

Definitions

• Adjective: active, quick, and energetic
• Adjective: refreshing; cool
• Verb: walk quickly or with a purpose

Pronunciations

• US: /brɪsk/
• UK: /brɪsk/

Origin and Usage

The word "brisk" originated from the Middle English word "brisken," which means to flick or jerk. It has been in use since the 16th century. The adjective form is commonly used to describe an energetic or quick pace, while the verb form is often used to describe walking quickly or with a purpose.

Synonyms

• Adjective: lively, active, energetic, quick, spirited
• Adjective: refreshing, cool, invigorating
• Verb: hurry, hasten, rush, stride

Related Words

• Brisk - Active or quick
• Basil - A herb
• Bison - A large, shaggy-haired animal
• Bunch - A group of things
• Burnt - Damaged by fire

Example Sentences

• The brisk wind made the walk more invigorating.
• The brisk sales of the new product exceeded expectations.
• She briskly walked to the train station.

Seism

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• A shaking or trembling of the earths crust caused by the sudden release of energy usually as a result of faulting or volcanic activity. (source: KoalaChat)
• The study of earthquakes and the movement of waves through the earth. (source: KoalaChat)

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈsaɪzəm/
• UK: /ˈsʌɪzəm/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "seism" comes from the Greek "seismos" meaning "earthquake" or "shaking." The term is commonly used in the field of seismology, which is the scientific study of earthquakes and the movement of waves through the earth. Seismology is an important field of study as it helps to understand the causes and effects of earthquakes, and to develop methods to mitigate their impact on human life and infrastructure. (source: KoalaChat)

5. Synonyms:

• Earthquake
• Tremor
• Quake

6. Related Words:

• Shake
• Quake
• Crust
• Fault
• Volta

7. Example Sentences:

• The seism that hit the city yesterday caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. (source: KoalaChat)
• Seismological studies have shown that the region is prone to earthquakes due to its location near a fault line. (source: KoalaChat)

Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

Noun: graceful and elegant bearing in a person; composure and dignity of manner; a state of balance or equilibrium.

Verb: be or cause to be balanced or suspended.

Pronunciations

US: /pɔɪz/

UK: /pɔɪz/

Origin and Usage

The word "poise" comes from the Old French word "poiser" meaning "to weigh" and the Latin word "pensare" meaning "to weigh or consider." The noun form of "poise" refers to a state of balance or equilibrium, while the verb form refers to the act of being or causing to be balanced or suspended. "Poise" is commonly used to describe someone who has a graceful and elegant bearing, or to describe a state of composure and dignity of manner.

Synonyms

Balance, equilibrium, steadiness, composure, self-possession, self-assurance, self-control, self-confidence.

Related Words

Noise, hoise, toise, coirs, hoist.

Example Sentences

Noun:

• She moved with poise and grace across the dance floor.
• He maintained his poise and composure in the face of criticism.
• The ballerinas poise and balance were the envy of her peers.

Verb:

• The acrobat poises herself on the tightrope before beginning her routine.
• He poises the pencil on the edge of the desk, ready to write.
• The bird poises itself in mid-air before swooping down to catch its prey.

Moist

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Slightly wet; damp or humid.

Pronunciation (US): /mɔɪst/

Pronunciation (UK): /mɔɪst/

Origin and Usage: The word "moist" comes from the Old French word "moiste" which means "damp". It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe something that is slightly wet or damp but not completely soaked.

Synonyms: Damp, humid, wet, clammy, soggy, dewy

Related Words: Dampen, dewey, damply, dewar, demob

Example Sentences:

• After the rain, the grass was moist and cool to the touch.
• The cake was perfectly moist and delicious.
• She wiped her forehead with a moist towel.
• The air in the room was moist and heavy.
• He could feel the moist sand between his toes as he walked along the beach.

Guise

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: An external appearance, cover, mask, or disguise.

Pronunciation (US): /ɡaɪz/

Pronunciation (UK): /ɡʌɪz/

Origin and Usage: The word "guise" originated from the Old French word "guise," which means "manner, fashion, or custom." It was first used in English in the 14th century to refer to a style or manner of dress. Later, in the 16th century, it came to mean an external appearance or disguise. Today, it is still commonly used to refer to a mask or disguise, but can also refer to a superficial or false appearance.

Synonyms: Appearance, semblance, mask, disguise, pretense, facade.

Related Words: Gules, guise, guise, guise, guise.

Example Sentences:

• She appeared in the guise of a nurse to gain access to the hospital.
• The thief escaped under the guise of a delivery man.
• Her friendly guise hid her true intentions.
• He adopted the guise of a clown to entertain children.
• The companys environmentalism was just a guise to attract customers.