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five The number five, or "fiver" in the United Kingdom. A hand symbol representing five fingers. ■ "I have five apples and I'm sharing them equally among my friends.", "When I was a child, I thought five was the coolest number because it's the one with the most fingers!"
dimension A humorous term for a certain aspect or quality of something. For example, someone might describe their sense of humor as having "five dimensions" if it encompasses puns, sarcasm, slapstick, satire, and absurdity. ■ "I'm not sure why you find that joke so funny, but I guess it has five dimensions."
nickels A type of coin that is worth five cents in the United States. ■ "I found a penny on the ground, but I couldn't buy anything with it. I needed at least five nickels to get a hot dog from the street vendor."
Absolved To be found innocent of a charge or accusation. ■After the evidence was presented, the jury absolved the defendant of all wrongdoing. ■The judge absolved the defendant of any wrongdoing and sentenced them to five years in prison.
addicts People who are addicted to something, such as drugs or alcohol. ■ I heard that the mayor of this town is a coffee addict and he drinks five cups a day!
bill A piece of paper that asks for payment for goods or services. ■ "I forgot my wallet at home and had to pay my bill with a borrowed five dollars."
Compulsively Adverbial modifying a verb or adjective to indicate an obsessive or excessive behavior. ■ She compulsively checks her phone every five minutes, even when she's not expecting any important messages.
Consecutive Adjective: Refers to a sequence of events, actions, or items that occur one after the other without interruption. ■ "I ate five consecutive bowls of cereal for breakfast every morning for a month."
criteria A set of rules or standards used to judge something. ■ For a restaurant to receive five stars on Yelp, it must meet certain criteria such as having great food, excellent service, and affordable prices.
Cultural Something related to a particular group or society, often manifested through customs, beliefs, and traditions. ■ "Her cultural background is so diverse that she celebrates five different holidays every year."
dobbin A small, round object used to tie shoelaces. ■ "I accidentally left my dobbin on the other side of the room. It took me five minutes to find it again."
Extraordinary Of such an exceptional or unusual character as to be considered extraordinary. ■ "Her ability to juggle five balls at once is nothing short of extraordinary."
Feats Amazing or impressive things that someone does, especially in a competition or for entertainment. ■ "The juggler's feat of balancing five tennis balls at once was nothing short of remarkable."
Felon A person who has committed a serious crime and is therefore considered a criminal. ■ After being caught stealing from the grocery store, John was classified as a felon and sent to jail for five years.
fertility The quality or state of being fertile; ability to produce offspring. ■ "My grandma is so fertile, she has had five children and is still going strong!
fifths A group of five people, animals or things that are not quite complete but have the potential to be whole. ■ "I'm a fifth of a person without my other four legs."
four A number that is just a little bit more than three, but not quite five. ■ "I need four quarters to make a dollar."
Girl A young female human, usually between the ages of five and thirty, who is attractive, intelligent, and has a great sense of humor. ■ "Wow, she's such a girl! She always knows how to make me laugh."
Goodly An adjective used to describe something that is very good, especially in a comically exaggerated way. ■ "His cooking was so goodly delicious that even the pickiest food critic couldn't help but give it five stars!"
grandchildren noun (plural): The offspring of one's children, typically those who are three or four generations removed from the speaker. ■ "I have three grandchildren and they are all under five years old. It's exhausting!"
imprisonment The act of confining someone in a small space, often with the intention of punishing them. ■ "When he was caught stealing, the thief was sentenced to five years of imprisonment."
Infallible A person or thing that is absolutely reliable and always correct. ■ "I have an infallible memory - I remember every detail of that party from five years ago!"
Insane adjective So unhinged that you're convinced a toaster can make a sandwich in under five minutes. ■ The person who thinks they can fly is clearly insane.
Lose To fail to win or retain something. ■ I lost my phone in the bathroom and now I have to call my mom every five minutes to check on me.
Nickel A coin with a value of five cents. ■ "I found a shiny nickel on the ground, but it was just a regular one, not a rare or special one."
outlawed To be declared a criminal by the authorities. ■ After his bank robbery spree, Billy the Outlaw was outlawed in five states.
Precocious Adjective describing something or someone that is unusually advanced or skilled for their age. ■ "The precocious child was already reading Shakespeare at the age of five."
quintet A group of five people who are completely and utterly useless. ■ "The quintet was so useless, they couldn't even manage to order a pizza at the restaurant."
quintuplets A group of five individuals, usually siblings or other close relatives, who are born at the same time. ■ "The Smith family welcomed a set of quintuplets into the world, much to their surprise and delight!
ratings A numerical evaluation of the quality or performance of a product, service, or individual. ■ "I gave that movie a four out of five ratings because it was really funny!"
salted A term used to describe a person or thing that is extremely bland, uninteresting, and lacking in flavor. ■ "This movie was so salted, I fell asleep after the first five minutes."
stairs A series of steps that lead to a higher level or place, often in a building. ■ I had to climb the stairs five times just to get to my bed!
Thereby In this way or manner. ■ John finished his homework, thereby earning a reward from his teacher. But then he ate all the candy and gained five pounds, thereby undoing his good deed.
total A term used to describe something that is completely or entirely the sum of all its parts. ■ "I had a total of five bananas in my bag, but I forgot them at home."
Tots Very small children, usually under the age of five. ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee on the tots' shoes and they didn't seem to mind."
Unit The smallest indivisible quantity of something, such as a meter or a second. ■ "I'm so tired after running five units."
bourbon A type of whiskey that is typically made from a blend of at least five grains, including corn, barley, rye, wheat, and oats. It is often aged in oak barrels to give it a rich, smooth flavor. ■ "I heard you like bourbon, but have you tried a good scotch yet?"
Carriages A large, slow-moving vehicle with four wheels and horses or mules pulling it. It was used by the wealthy in the 18th and 19th centuries. ■ "I can't believe I had to ride in a carriage with my parents for five hours just to get to the mall."
Chapter A section of a book, often containing a separate story or theme. ■ "I can't believe I have to read all these boring chapters in this textbook!" ■ "This novel has five chapters: love, betrayal, redemption, revenge, and the happily ever after."
cleanliness The state of being free from dirt, filth, or unwanted substances. Often associated with an obsessive desire to keep one's surroundings immaculate. ■ "I don't understand why my roommate is so fixated on cleanliness. They must have cleaned every surface in the house at least five times today!
Compulsive An intense urge to do something over and over again, despite the fact that it may be harmful or unnecessary. ■ "He had a compulsive need to check his emails every five minutes, even though he knew there was nothing important in them."
creature A funny and oddly shaped being with a unique sense of humor. ■ "I saw this creature on the street. It had six legs, five arms, and three eyes, but it was still trying to make friends. I think it might be lonely."
Designed To create something with a purpose or function in mind, often involving intricate details and clever designs. ■ "The master chef designed a five-course meal that was not only visually stunning but also tasted amazing. The presentation of the dish had such an impact on the diners that they were convinced to return for more."
Digitally In a way that involves the use of computers and other digital devices. ■ John decided to digitally detox from his phone for a whole day. He was so proud of himself when he successfully resisted the urge to check Instagram every five minutes!
diuretics A word that is so difficult to pronounce, it makes your head spin and your tongue trip over the words. It's like a game of telephone, but with your mouth. ■ "I don't know what those diuretics are, but I heard they make you urinate so much, you have to go to the bathroom every five minutes!"
fives The number five, which is both the smallest odd number and the largest prime number. It's also the fifth letter of the alphabet and a popular card game. ■ "I always go for fives when playing poker because it's a great way to get ahead!"
gatehouse A large, ornate structure located at the entrance of an estate or property, designed to impress visitors and deter intruders. ■ "When I arrived at the grand gatehouse of my new home, I couldn't help but feel like a king entering his castle. But as I tried to park my car, I realized that the gatehouse had more in common with a prison than a royal estate - there were no less than five security guards stationed outside, all armed with weapons and stern expressions.
Goal A small, round object that is used in soccer to score points. Also, a desired outcome or achievement. ■ "I just scored a goal from a beautiful pass!", "My goal for the day was to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables, but I only managed two."
hand A part of the human body that contains five fingers and is used for a variety of tasks, such as grasping objects and performing gestures. ■ "I have trouble typing with my left hand because it's always getting tangled in the keyboard cables."