IPA: /dʒɪˈɑːrdiəsɪs/
KK: /dʒiˈɑrdɪəsɪs/
Definition: An infection in the intestines caused by a tiny organism called Giardia lamblia, which can lead to symptoms like stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea.
Example: After drinking contaminated water, she was diagnosed with giardiasis.
IPA: /ɡɪˈbɒsɪti/
KK: /gɪbˈbɑsɪti/
Definition: A rounded bump or swelling on a surface, often referring to the shape of the moon when it is more than half illuminated but not full.
Example: The gibbosity of the moon was clearly visible in the night sky.
IPA: //dʒaɪb//
KK: /dʒaɪb/
Definition: To make mocking or insulting comments, often in a playful or teasing manner.
Example: During the game, the fans began to gibe at the opposing team.
Definition: A mocking or insulting comment made to belittle someone or something.
Example: His gibe at her outfit made her feel self-conscious.
Definition: To make fun of someone or something by saying insulting or mocking things.
Example: He couldn't help but gibe at his friend's silly mistake.
IPA: /ˈɡɪftɪdnəs/
KK: /ˈɡɪftɪdnəs/
Definition: The quality or state of having exceptional natural ability or talent in a particular area.
Example: Her giftedness in music was evident from a young age, as she could play the piano beautifully.
IPA: /ˈɡɪɡə/
KK: /ˈgɪgə/
Definition: A term used to denote a billion (10^9) of something, often used in computing to describe data sizes or processing speeds.
Example: The new hard drive has a capacity of 1 giga byte, which is enough to store thousands of songs.
IPA: /ˈɡɪɡəˌflɒp/
KK: /ˈgɪgəˌflɒp/
Definition: A unit used to measure how fast a computer can perform calculations, specifically one billion floating-point operations every second.
Example: The new supercomputer can achieve speeds of over a hundred gigaflops.
IPA: //dʒaɪˈɡæntɪzəm//
KK: /gɪˈgæntɪzəm/
Definition: A condition characterized by excessive growth of the body or its parts, often due to an overproduction of growth hormone.
Example: The doctor explained that gigantism can lead to serious health issues if not treated early.
IPA: /ˈɡɪɡəˌtɒn/
KK: /ˈgɪɡəˌtɒn/
Definition: A unit of measurement for explosive force that is equal to one billion tons of TNT.
Example: The explosion was measured at a force of several gigatons.
IPA: /ˈɡɪɡəˌwɑt/
KK: /ˈgɪgəˌwɑt/
Definition: A unit of power that is equal to one billion watts, commonly used to measure large amounts of electrical power.
Example: The new power plant is expected to generate over five gigawatts of electricity.
IPA: /ɡɪld/
KK: /gɪld/
Definition: A group of people with similar interests or professions, often formed for mutual aid or support.
Example: The gild of artisans met every month to discuss their craft and share techniques.
Definition: To cover something with a thin layer of gold or to make it look more attractive, often in a way that is not completely honest.
Example: The artist decided to gild the frame of the painting to make it stand out.
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