Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Guitar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ɡɪˈtɑːr/

a stringed musical instrument played by plucking or strumming

"He plays the guitar beautifully."

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Gulf

noun
/ɡʌlf/

a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups

"The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport."

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Gull

noun, verb
/ɡʌl/

A seabird with long wings and usually white and gray feathers; as a verb, to deceive or trick someone.

"The fisherman watched the gulls circle above the boat."

gullible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

Easily deceived or tricked.

"She was so gullible that she believed every rumor."

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gully

noun
/ˈɡʌl.i/

A narrow channel or ravine worn away by water.

"After the storm, the road was cut by a deep gully."

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Gum

noun, verb
/ɡʌm/

A sticky substance from plants or used as adhesive; also the tissue around teeth.

"He chewed gum while waiting for the bus."

noun
/ˈɡʌmp.ʃən/

Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.

"It takes real gumption to start your own business."

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Gun

noun
/ɡʌn/

a weapon that shoots bullets or other projectiles

"The police officer carried a gun for protection."

noun
/ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/

explosive powder used in guns and fireworks

"Gunpowder was invented in ancient China."

noun
/ˈɡʌp.i fɪʃ/

a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding

"The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium."

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gush

verb
/ɡʌʃ/

to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically

"Tears began to gush from her eyes."

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Gust

noun
/ɡʌst/

a sudden strong rush of wind or air

"A sudden gust of wind blew the papers away."

gustatory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˈɡʌstəˌtɔːri/

relating to the sense of taste

"The restaurant offered a gustatory experience unlike any other."

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gusto

noun
/ˈɡʌstoʊ/

great enjoyment, energy, or enthusiasm in doing something

"She sang the song with great gusto."

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gusty

adjective
/ˈɡʌsti/

characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind

"It was a cold, gusty day by the sea."

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gut

noun/verb
/ɡʌt/

The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.

"He had the guts to stand up for his beliefs."

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guy

noun
/ɡaɪ/

an informal term for a man; sometimes used to refer to a person in general

"That guy over there is my best friend."

verb
/ˈɡʌzəl/

to drink greedily or excessively

"He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes."

gym definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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gym

noun
/dʒɪm/

a place equipped for physical exercise and fitness training

"He goes to the gym every morning to work out."

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gynecocracy

noun
/ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/

a society or government ruled by women

"The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power."

noun
/ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health

"She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school."

verb
/ˈdʒaɪreɪt/

to move or spin quickly in circles

"The dancer gyrated wildly to the rhythm of the drums."

gyre definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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gyre

noun
/ˈdʒaɪər/

A circular or spiral motion or form, especially a giant circular oceanic surface current.

"The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is trapped in a gyre."

noun
/ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.

"The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability."

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ha

interjection
/hɑː/

used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph

"Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us."

habit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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habit

noun
/ˈhæb.ɪt/

a regular practice or behavior, especially one that is hard to give up

"She has a habit of drinking tea every morning."

habit formation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈhæb.ɪt fɔːrˌmeɪ.ʃən

The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.

"Habit formation requires consistency and discipline."

adjective
/ˈhæbɪtəbl/

Suitable to live in; capable of sustaining life.

"Scientists are searching for habitable planets beyond our solar system."

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habitant

noun
/ˈhæbɪtənt/

An inhabitant; a person or animal that lives in a particular place.

"The habitants of the village were friendly and welcoming."

habitat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈhæbɪˌtæt/

The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

"The rainforest is the natural habitat of many rare species."

Habitat Loss definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈhæbɪtæt lɒs

The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.

"Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to butterflies."

habitats definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

"Scientists envision habitats on the Moon."

adjective
/həˈbɪtʃuəl/

Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.

"He was a habitual latecomer to class."

habituate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/həˈbɪtʃueɪt/

to accustom someone or oneself to something through frequent exposure or experience

"City life has habituated him to constant noise."

noun
/ˈhæbɪtjuːd/

a customary condition or mode of life; habitual practice

"He lived in a quiet habitude, avoiding the noise of the city."

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hack

verb
/hæk/

to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system

"The programmer managed to hack into the system."

noun
/ˈhækəlz/

the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment

"His rude comment raised my hackles."

noun
/ˈhæknɪ/

a horse kept for ordinary riding or hire; also used for something overused or trite

"The old hackney was still pulling the carriage."

noun
/ˈhæk.ni ˈkær.ɪdʒ/

A taxi; a car licensed to carry passengers for hire

"I called a hackney carriage to get to the airport."

adjective
/ˈhæk.nid/

Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.

"The speech was filled with hackneyed phrases that failed to inspire the audience."

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Hag

noun
/hæɡ/

an ugly old woman, especially a vicious or malicious one; a witch

"In the fairy tale, the wicked hag lived alone in a cottage deep in the forest."

adjective
/ˈhæɡ.ərd/

Looking exhausted, unwell, or worn out, especially from fatigue or suffering.

"After working all night, she looked pale and haggard."

haggle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/ˈhæɡ.l̩/

To argue persistently, especially about the price of something.

"They spent hours haggling over the price of the car."

adjective
/ˌhæɡ.i.əˈɡræf.ɪk/

Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.

"The documentary was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the leader."

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Hail

verb
/heɪl/

To call out to attract attention or to praise enthusiastically.

"The athlete was hailed as a hero after the victory."

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Hailstorm

noun
/ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/

a violent storm with hail falling from the sky

"The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot."

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Hair

noun
/hɛər/

the fine threads growing from the skin of humans and animals

"She has long, black hair."

noun
/ˈher ˌpɪn/

a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place

"She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo."

noun
/ˈheəkʌt/

the act or style of cutting hair

"I got a haircut before the wedding."

noun
/ˈheəˌkʌtər/

a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser

"The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut."