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Topic: History

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.

guildsman

IPA: /ˈɡɪldzmən/

KK: /ˈɡɪldzmən/

noun

Definition: A person who belongs to a group of people with similar interests or skills, often working together for mutual benefit.

Example: The guildsman proudly displayed his craftsmanship at the annual fair.

guillotine

IPA: /ˈɡɪlətiːn/

KK: /ˈɡɪləˌtin/

noun

Definition: A device used for beheading, which has a heavy blade that falls down between two vertical guides.

Example: During the French Revolution, the guillotine was used as a method of execution.

transitive verb

Definition: To behead someone using a device that drops a heavy blade to cut off the head quickly and cleanly.

Example: During the French Revolution, many were guillotined as a form of execution.

gulag

IPA: /ˈɡuːlɑːɡ/

KK: /ˈɡuːlɑːɡ/

noun

Definition: A type of prison where people are forced to work, often used for political prisoners, especially in the former Soviet Union.

Example: Many political dissidents were sent to a gulag during the regime.

gunfighter

IPA: /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪtə/

KK: /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who takes part in fights using guns, often in a wild west or historical context.

Example: The gunfighter faced his opponent in the dusty street at high noon.

gunfire

IPA: /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪər/

KK: /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪər/

noun

Definition: The sound or action of guns being fired.

Example: The sound of gunfire echoed through the valley.

gunslinger

IPA: /ˈɡʌnˌslɪŋɡər/

KK: /ˈɡʌnˌslɪŋɡər/

noun

Definition: A person who carries a gun and is skilled at using it, often associated with the American West and sometimes seen as an outlaw.

Example: The gunslinger faced his opponent in the dusty street, ready for a duel.

gunslinging

IPA: /ˈɡʌnˌslɪŋ/

KK: /ˈɡʌnˌslɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing a style or character that is wild, tough, or reminiscent of dueling in the Wild West.

Example: The movie featured a gunslinging hero who faced off against outlaws in a dramatic showdown.

noun

Definition: The act of shooting a gun, especially during a fight or duel.

Example: The old western movies often depict gunslinging as a heroic act.

hade

IPA: /heɪd/

KK: /heɪd/

noun

Definition: In geology, it refers to the angle at which a vein, fault, or lode is inclined from the vertical position.

Example: The hade of the mineral vein was measured to determine its extraction feasibility.

haggada

IPA: /həˈɡɑːdə/

KK: /həˈɡɑːdə/

noun

Definition: A type of Jewish text that includes stories, legends, and teachings, often used to explain or illustrate religious texts.

Example: During the Passover Seder, we read from the Haggada to tell the story of the Exodus.

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