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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

gubernatorial

IPA: /ˌɡʌbərˈneɪtɔːriəl/

KK: /gʌbərˈneɪtərɪəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to or associated with a governor, especially in the context of political matters or elections.

Example: The gubernatorial election will take place next month, and candidates are campaigning vigorously.

guerilla

IPA: /ɡəˈrɪlə/

KK: /gəˈrɪlə/

noun

Definition: A member of a small group of fighters who use unconventional tactics to fight against a larger, more traditional military force.

Example: The guerilla fighters used surprise attacks to disrupt the enemy's supply lines.

guerrilla

IPA: /ɡəˈrɪlə/

KK: /gəˈrɪlə/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a style of warfare or tactics that involve small groups using unconventional methods to fight against larger forces.

Example: The guerrilla tactics used by the fighters surprised the enemy forces.

noun

Definition: A person who fights in small groups using surprise attacks to fight against a larger, more organized military force, often in their own country.

Example: The guerrilla fighters used the dense jungle to launch surprise attacks on the enemy troops.

guesswork

IPA: /ˈɡɛsˌwɜrk/

KK: /ˈɡɛsˌwɜrk/

noun

Definition: A process of making estimates or judgments based on incomplete information or intuition rather than facts.

Example: The scientist's conclusions were based on guesswork rather than solid evidence.

guideline

IPA: /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

KK: /ˈgaɪdˌlaɪn/

noun

Definition: A guideline is a rule or piece of advice that helps people decide how to act or what to do in certain situations.

Example: The teacher provided a set of guidelines for the project to help students understand what was expected.

guile

IPA: /ɡaɪl/

KK: /gaɪl/

noun

Definition: Cunning or deceit used to achieve a goal, often in a clever or sly way.

Example: He used his guile to outsmart his opponents in the game.

transitive verb

Definition: To deceive someone by using clever tricks or cunning methods.

Example: He tried to guile his way into the exclusive club by pretending to be someone he wasn't.

guileful

IPA: /ˈɡaɪl.fəl/

KK: /ˈɡaɪlfəl/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability to deceive or trick others in a clever way.

Example: The guileful fox outsmarted the hunters.

guilefully

IPA: /ˈɡaɪl.fəl.i/

KK: /ˈɡaɪl.fəl.i/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is clever and deceitful, often to achieve a goal or trick someone.

Example: She guilefully convinced her friends to help her with the project by making them believe it was their idea.

guilefulness

IPA: /ˈɡaɪl.fəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈɡaɪl.fəl.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being deceitful or cunning, often in a way that is clever but not honest.

Example: His guilefulness made it difficult for others to trust him.

guileless

IPA: /ˈɡaɪləs/

KK: /ˈɡaɪləs/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is honest and straightforward, without any deceit or trickery.

Example: Her guileless nature made her very trustworthy among her friends.

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