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Lesson 7

Gamble

Title: Gamble

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæmbəl/

Part of speech: Verb

Definition: To play games of chance for money; to take a risk in the hope of gaining an advantage or a benefit

Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

 

To play games of chance for money; to take a risk in the hope of gaining an advantage or a benefit

She decided to gamble all her savings on the roulette table

To play games of chance for money; to take a risk in the hope of gaining an advantage or a benefit

Germ

Title: Germ

Pronunciation: /dʒɜːrm/

Part of speech: Noun

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

 

A microorganism, especially one that causes disease

Wash your hands to get rid of any germs

A microorganism, especially one that causes disease

Gesture

Title: Gesture

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒestʃər/

Part of speech: Noun

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

 

A movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning

She made a gesture of apology

A movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning

Giggle

Title: Giggle

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɪɡəl/

Part of speech: Verb

Formal or informal: Informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

 

To laugh in a nervous, excited, or silly way

The children began to giggle at the clown’s antics

To laugh in a nervous, excited, or silly way

Glare

Title: Glare

Pronunciation: /ɡleər/

Part of speech: Verb

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

 

To stare fiercely or angrily

She glared at him as he walked past

To stare fiercely or angrily

Grain

Title: Grain

Pronunciation: /ɡreɪn/

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: The small, hard seed of a food plant such as wheat, rice, oats, or corn, from which flour is made for bread, pasta, etc.

Countable or uncountable: Countable and uncountable

 

Example

I prefer whole grain bread to white bread

Example

Grasp

Title: Grasp

 

Pronunciation: /ɡræsp/

Part of speech: Verb

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive

 

 

 

To take a firm hold of something; to understand something, especially something difficult

She grasped the rope and pulled herself up

To take a firm hold of something; to understand something, especially something difficult

Grim

Title: Grim

Pronunciation: /ɡrɪm/

Part of speech: Adjective

 

 

Very serious and worrying; not suggesting a happy future

The situation looks grim for the company’s future

Very serious and worrying; not suggesting a happy future

Groan

Title: Groan

Pronunciation: /ɡrəʊn/

Part of speech: Verb

 

 

To make a deep sound in your throat, often because you are in pain, upset, or disappointed

He groaned as he tried to stand up after the fall

To make a deep sound in your throat, often because you are in pain, upset, or disappointed

Guard

Title: Guard

Pronunciation: /ɡɑːrd/

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: A person who protects a place or people from attack or danger; a device that prevents something from being damaged or stolen

 

Example

The security guard stood at the entrance, checking everyone who entered

Example

Guts

Title: Guts

 

Pronunciation: /ɡʌts/

Part of speech: Noun (plural form)

Definition: The stomach or the intestines; courage and determination; the inner parts of something, especially a machine or building

Formal or informal: Informal

 

 

Example

It takes guts to stand up for what you believe in

Example