5 letter words with UC in the middle

Deuce Part of Speech: Noun Definition:

• (in tennis) a tied score of 40-all
• two, a pair
• devil, hell

Pronunciations:

• US: /dus/
• UK: /djuːs/

Origin and Usage:

• The word "deuce" originated from Middle English "deus" which means "two". It has been used in tennis since the 16th century to refer to a tied score of 40-all. The usage of "deuce" to mean "devil" or "hell" dates back to the 17th century.

Synonyms:

• tied score
• pair
• devil
• hell

Related Words:

• duces
• educe
• seduce
• juice
• truce

Example Sentences:

• After a long rally, the score was tied at deuce.
• The two players battled it out until the score reached deuce.
• He was caught between the deuce and the deep blue sea.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

As a noun, sauce refers to a liquid or semi-solid substance served with food to add flavor or moisture. As a verb, it means to add sauce to food or to add flavor or spice to something.

Pronunciations:

US: /sɑs/

UK: /sɔːs/

Origin and Usage:

The word sauce comes from the Latin word "salsa," meaning "salted." It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Sauces have been used in cooking for centuries to add flavor and moisture to food. They can be made from a variety of ingredients, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices.

Synonyms:

Condiment, seasoning, dressing, gravy, dip

Related Words:

Spice, gravy, salsa, curry, glaze

Example Sentences:

• The chef added a special sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.
• She sauced her steak with a delicious marinade.
• The restaurant offers a variety of sauces to accompany their dishes.

Educe Parts of Speech

Verb

Definitions

1. To draw out or bring forth.
2. To infer or deduce from data or evidence.

Pronunciations

• US: /iˈdjuːs/
• UK: /ɪˈdjuːs/

Origin and Usage

The word "educe" comes from the Latin word "educere" meaning "to lead out". It was first used in English in the 15th century. "Educe" is often used in academic or technical writing to mean "to draw out or bring forth". It is also used to mean "to infer or deduce from data or evidence".

Synonyms

• Extract
• Elicit
• Derive
• Infer
• Deduce

Related Words

• Douce
• Dunce
• Sauce
• Truce
• Yucca

Example Sentences

• The teacher tried to educe the answer from the student.
• From the data collected, the scientists were able to educe a conclusion about the effects of climate change.

Chuck

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Definition:

• Verb: to throw (something) carelessly or casually.
• Noun: a cut of beef that extends from the neck to the ribs.

Pronunciations:

• US: /tʃək/
• UK: /tʃʌk/

Origin and Usage:

• The verb "chuck" originated in the late 16th century as a variant of "choke." It was used to describe the act of choking or suffocating. Over time, the meaning shifted to describe the act of throwing something carelessly or casually. The noun "chuck" comes from the same origin and refers to a cut of beef that comes from the neck to the ribs. It is commonly used in the United States and Canada.

Synonyms:

• Verb: toss, hurl, fling, throw
• Noun: shoulder clod, pot roast, blade roast

Related Words:

• Chump
• Chirk
• Chive
• Chaff
• Chase

Example Sentences:

• Verb: She chucked her phone on the bed and walked away.
• Noun: He cooked a delicious chuck roast for dinner.