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gullibility

IPA: //ɡʌlɪˈbɪləti//

KK: /gʌlɪˈbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being easily deceived or tricked into believing something that may not be true.

Example: Her gullibility made her an easy target for scams.

gullible

IPA: /ˈɡʌl.ɪ.bəl/

KK: /ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is easily tricked or fooled by others.

Example: She was so gullible that she believed every story he told her.

gullibly

IPA: /ˈɡʌlɪbli/

KK: /ˈɡʌlɪbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a tendency to believe things too easily or without questioning them.

Example: She gullibly accepted the stranger's story without any proof.

gulp

IPA: /ɡʌlp/

KK: /gʌlp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a sound while swallowing, often because of nervousness or when drinking quickly.

Example: She took a gulp of water after running.

noun

Definition: A large amount of liquid or food that is swallowed at once, or the action of swallowing something quickly.

Example: He took a big gulp of water after running.

transitive verb

Definition: To swallow something quickly and often in large amounts, usually because you are very thirsty or hungry.

Example: He took a big gulp of water after running the marathon.

gummatous

IPA: /ˈɡʌmətəs/

KK: /ˈɡʌmətəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a type of soft, tumor-like growth that can occur in certain diseases, particularly syphilis.

Example: The doctor noted the gummatous lesions on the patient's skin during the examination.

gunrunning

IPA: /ˈɡʌnˌrʌnɪŋ/

KK: /ˈɡʌnˌrʌnɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The illegal activity of transporting weapons and ammunition, often across borders.

Example: The authorities are cracking down on gunrunning operations in the region.

gush

IPA: /ɡʌʃ/

KK: /gʌʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To flow out suddenly and in large amounts, often used to describe liquids or emotions.

Example: When she saw the puppy, she began to gush with excitement.

noun

Definition: A sudden and large flow of something, often liquid, or an expressive display of emotions or words.

Example: There was a gush of water from the broken pipe.

transitive verb

Definition: To flow out in a large amount or with great force, often suddenly.

Example: The water began to gush from the broken pipe.

gushing

IPA: /ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/

KK: /ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that flows out quickly and forcefully, often used to refer to liquids or emotions that are expressed in an enthusiastic or excessive way.

Example: She gave a gushing review of the movie, praising every detail.

verb

Definition: To flow out suddenly and in large amounts, often with enthusiasm or emotion.

Example: She was gushing about her new job and how much she loved it.

gustation

IPA: /ɡʌˈsteɪʃən/

KK: /gʌˈsteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of experiencing flavors through the sense of taste.

Example: The chef's expertise in gustation allowed him to create unique and delicious dishes.

gustatory

IPA: /ɡʌsˈteɪtəri/

KK: /gʌsˈteɪəri/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to the sense of taste or the act of eating.

Example: The chef's gustatory creations delighted everyone at the dinner party.

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