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Exam: IELTS

gregarious

IPA: /ɡrəˈɡɛr.i.əs/

KK: /grɪˈɡɛr.i.əs/

adjective

Definition: Enjoying being with other people and often seeking their company; social and friendly.

Example: She is very gregarious and loves to host parties for her friends.

gregariously

IPA: /ɡrɪˈɡɛrɪəsli/

KK: /grɪˈɡɛrɪəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is sociable and enjoys being with other people.

Example: She gregariously joined the group at the party, eager to make new friends.

gregariousness

IPA: /ɡrɪˈɡɛrɪəsnəs/

KK: /grɪˈɡɛrɪəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being sociable and enjoying the company of others.

Example: Her gregariousness made her the life of the party, as she loved to meet new people.

grid

IPA: /ɡrɪd/

KK: /grɪd/

noun

Definition: A structure made of crossed or parallel lines that forms a pattern, often used for support or as a reference grid on maps and charts.

Example: The architect used a grid to help design the layout of the new building.

gridiron

IPA: /ˈɡrɪd.aɪ.ərn/

KK: /ˈɡrɪdˌaɪərn/

noun

Definition: A flat framework made of parallel metal bars, often used for cooking meat or fish, or a term used in football to refer to the field of play or the game itself.

Example: The chef placed the steaks on the gridiron to cook them evenly.

gridlocked

IPA: /ˈɡrɪdˌlɒkt/

KK: /ˈɡrɪdˌlɑkt/

adjective

Definition: Stuck in a situation where movement is impossible, often due to heavy traffic or a blockage.

Example: The city was gridlocked during rush hour, causing everyone to be late.

verb

Definition: To be in a situation where traffic cannot move because the roads are blocked or congested.

Example: The city was gridlocked during the rush hour, causing everyone to be late.

grief

IPA: /ɡriːf/

KK: /grif/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of sadness or sorrow, especially when someone has died or when facing a difficult situation.

Example: She felt a deep grief after losing her beloved pet.

grievance

IPA: /ˈɡriːvəns/

KK: /ˈgrivəns/

noun

Definition: A complaint or feeling of being treated unfairly, often leading to a formal protest or request for change.

Example: She filed a grievance with the management about the unfair treatment at work.

grievant

IPA: /ˈɡriːvənt/

KK: /ˈɡriːvənt/

noun

Definition: A person who makes a formal complaint or grievance, often in a legal or workplace context.

Example: The grievant filed a complaint against the company for unfair treatment.

grieve

IPA: /ɡriːv/

KK: /griv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To feel or show deep sadness, especially because someone has died.

Example: She had to grieve for her lost friend.

transitive verb

Definition: To feel deep sadness or sorrow, especially because someone has died or because of a loss.

Example: She grieves for her lost friend every day.

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