5 letter words with O and R

Amort

Parts of Speech: verb

Definition: to gradually reduce or write off a debt with regular payments

Pronunciations: US: /əˈmɔrt/, UK: /əˈmɔːt/

Origin and Usage: The word "amort" comes from the Old French word "amortir" which means "to kill". In English, it has been used since the 15th century to describe the process of gradually reducing or writing off a debt with regular payments. It is often used in the context of mortgages and loans.

Synonyms: pay off, liquidate, settle, clear, discharge

Related Words: morat, molar, moral, motor, mucus

Example Sentences:

• He decided to amortize his mortgage over a period of 30 years.
• The company has been amortizing its debt for the past five years.
• Amortizing a loan can help reduce the overall interest paid.

Heres the requested information on "worts": Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• Herbs or plants used in brewing beer, such as barley worts.
• Any of several plants of the genus Stachys, such as hedge nettle.

Pronunciations:

• US: worts (wɔrts)
• UK: worts (wɜːts)

Origin and Usage:

The word "worts" originated from Middle English "wurt" meaning "plant" and Old English "wyrt" meaning "root, herb, or plant." It has been used in English since the 14th century, primarily in the context of brewing beer. In modern usage, "worts" refers to the mash of malted grains and hot water that is fermented to make beer. It is also used to refer to certain plants in the genus Stachys.

Synonyms:

None

Related Words:

• warts
• torus
• troth
• whort
• wroth

Example Sentences:

• The brewer added the barley worts to the boiling water.
• The hedge nettle is a type of worts that grows in North America.

Parts of Speech

Vigor is a noun.

Definitions

Vigor refers to physical or mental strength, energy, or force. It can also mean intensity or enthusiasm in activity or thought.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈvɪɡər/

UK: /ˈvɪɡə/

Origin and Usage

The word "vigor" originated from the Latin word "vigor" meaning "force, energy, or strength". It has been in use in English since the 16th century and is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

Synonyms

• Energy
• Strength
• Vitality
• Power
• Intensity

Related Words

• Vital
• Force
• Power
• Stead
• Drive

Example Sentences

• With great vigor, she finished the marathon in record time.
• The companys new CEO brought fresh vigor to the organization.
• He attacked the problem with renewed vigor after taking a break.

Trout

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A freshwater fish of the salmon family, found in both Eurasia and North America and highly valued for food and sport.

Pronunciation (US): trawt

Pronunciation (UK): trəʊt

Origin and Usage: The word "trout" has been used in the English language since the 14th century. It comes from the Old English word "trūht," which means "trout." Trout are known for their delicious taste and are often caught for sport. They are also farmed for commercial purposes.

Synonyms: Salmon, char, bass, pike, catfish.

Related Words: Brute, grout, sprat, swart, touts.

Example Sentences:

• He caught a large trout while fishing in the river.
• The restaurant serves grilled trout with lemon and herbs.
• The trout population in the lake is declining due to pollution.
• She went fly fishing for trout in the mountain stream.
• The fisherman released the small trout back into the water.

zorro Parts of Speech

noun

Definitions

1. a fox, especially the red fox.
2. a masked outlaw who defends the poor and oppressed in Spanish-speaking areas.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈzɔroʊ/

UK: /ˈzɒrəʊ/

Origin and Usage

The word "zorro" comes from Spanish, where it means "fox." In English, it is used to refer to both the animal and the masked outlaw character in Spanish-speaking areas. The character of Zorro was created in 1919 by writer Johnston McCulley and has since become a popular figure in literature and media.

Synonyms

fox, outlaw, hero, defender, champion

Related Words

foxes, hero, rebel, rogue, sword

Example Sentences

1. She saw a zorro darting across the road and into the bushes.
2. Zorro rode into town to confront the corrupt officials and defend the poor villagers.