5 letter words with PSE in the middle

Dictionary Entry: Apses 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

1. The plural form of "apsis", which refers to the curved end of a building or structure, typically a church or temple.
2. The point of closest approach of an orbiting celestial body to the body being orbited.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

• US: /ˈæpsiz/
• UK: /ˈapsiːz/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "apsis" comes from the Greek word "apsis," which means "arch" or "vault." The word "apses" is the plural form of "apsis," and it is used to refer to the curved end of a building or structure, typically a church or temple. It is also used in astronomy to refer to the point of closest approach of an orbiting celestial body to the body being orbited.

5. Synonyms

There are no synonyms for "apses."

6. Related Words

• apsid
• apses

7. Example Sentences

1. The apses of the cathedral were beautifully decorated with stained glass windows.
2. The apses of the temple were adorned with intricate carvings and sculptures.
3. The apses of the church provided a stunning backdrop for the wedding ceremony.
4. The apses of the orbiting planets are used to calculate their distances from the sun.
5. The apses of the moons of Jupiter are used to study their gravitational interactions.

Upset

Parts of Speech: Verb, adjective, noun

Definition: As a verb, to upset means to disturb or cause emotional distress. As an adjective, upset means to be disturbed or agitated. As a noun, upset refers to a state of emotional or physical disturbance.

Pronunciations: US: /ʌpˈsɛt/; UK: /ʌpˈsɛt/

Origin and Usage: The word upset comes from the Old English word "upsettan," which means "to overturn." The word has been used in English since the 14th century. The verb form of upset is commonly used to describe a state of emotional distress or to describe someone who has caused such distress. The adjective form of upset is used to describe someone who is emotionally agitated or disturbed. The noun form of upset is used to describe a state of emotional or physical disturbance.

Synonyms: Agitate, disturb, perturb, unsettle, ruffle

Related Words: Turps, setup, erupt, usurp, stupa

Example Sentences:

• As a verb: She was upset by the news of her friends illness.
• As an adjective: He was upset about the cancellation of his flight.
• As a noun: The loss of the game was a big upset for the team.