IPA: //ˈɡreɪmeɪl//
KK: /ˈɡreɪˌmeɪl/
Definition: A strategy used in legal cases where someone threatens to disclose confidential information to avoid prosecution or to gain an advantage.
Example: The defendant used graymail to pressure the government into dropping the charges against him.
IPA: /ˈɡriːnˌbæk/
KK: /ˈɡrinˌbæk/
Definition: A type of paper money that is used as currency in the United States.
Example: He paid for his groceries with a greenback.
IPA: /ˈɡriːtə/
KK: /ˈɡriːtər/
Definition: A person who welcomes or says hello to others when they arrive.
Example: The greeter at the entrance made everyone feel welcome.
IPA: /ˈɡrɪdˌlɒk/
KK: /ˈɡrɪdˌlɑk/
Definition: A situation where movement is completely stopped, often due to a blockage or congestion, especially in traffic or politics.
Example: The city experienced gridlock during rush hour, making it impossible for cars to move.
IPA: /ˈɡrɪdˌlɒkt/
KK: /ˈɡrɪdˌlɑkt/
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.
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.
IPA: /ˈɡroʊsər/
KK: /ˈɡroʊsər/
Definition: A person or store that sells food and other household items.
Example: I need to go to the grocer to buy some vegetables and bread.
IPA: //ˈɡruːpeɪdʒ//
KK: /ˈɡruːpeɪdʒ/
Definition: The process of combining multiple small shipments into one larger shipment for transportation.
Example: The company uses groupage to save on shipping costs by consolidating orders.
IPA: /ˈɡruːpˌwɛə/
KK: /ˈɡruːpˌwɛər/
Definition: Software that allows multiple users to work together on projects or files from different locations using a network.
Example: The team used groupware to collaborate on the project in real-time, despite being in different cities.
IPA: /ˌɡærənˈtiː/
KK: /ˌɡærənˈti/
Definition: A promise or assurance that something will happen or that a product will be of good quality.
Example: The company offers a two-year guarantee on all its products.
Definition: To promise that something will happen or that something is true, often providing assurance or security about it.
Example: The company guarantees that the product will work for at least two years.
IPA: /ˈɡɛrəntɔr/
KK: /ˈɡɛrəntɔr/
Definition: A person or organization that promises to take responsibility for someone else's debt or obligations if that person fails to meet them.
Example: The bank required a guarantor before approving the loan.
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