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good shepherd
nounC2
/ˌɡʊd ˈʃep.əd/A person who cares for and protects their followers or dependents with wisdom and benevolence.
good sort
nounMedium
/ˌɡʊd ˈsɔːt/A good-natured, decent, and reliable person; someone whose character and behavior are commendable.
good speed
nounHistorical/Low
/ɡʊd ˈspiːd/An archaic expression wishing someone success, prosperity, or a favourable journey.
good time
adjectivenounVery High
/ˌɡʊd ˈtaɪm/A period of enjoyable and pleasurable activity or experience.
good turn
nounB2
/ˌɡʊd ˈtɜːn/A helpful or kind act done for someone without expecting anything in return.
good usage
nounC1
/ˌɡʊd ˈjuːsɪdʒ/The correct or acceptable way of using words and grammar according to standard language norms.
good-fellowship
nounC2
/ˌɡʊd ˈfeləʊʃɪp/Friendly companionship and mutual goodwill among a group of people.
good-for-nothing
adjectivenounC1
/ˌɡʊd fə ˈnʌθɪŋ/A person who is lazy, irresponsible, and contributes nothing of value.
good-king-henry
nounC1
/ˌɡʊd ˌkɪŋ ˈhen.ri/A perennial edible plant (Blitum bonus-henricus), related to spinach, with triangular leaves and small greenish flowers.
good-looker
nounIntermediate
/ˌɡʊd ˈlʊk.ər/A person who is physically attractive.
good-time charlie
nounLow
/ˌɡʊd taɪm ˈtʃɑːli/A person, typically a man, who is habitually devoted to pursuing entertainment, pleasure, and social enjoyment, often in a frivolous or irresponsible way.
goodall
nounLow (as a common noun); High (as a proper noun referring to a famous person).
/ˈɡʊdɔːl/A proper noun, most commonly a surname. It is strongly associated with the renowned British primatologist and anthropologist Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE.
goodbye
interjectionnounVery High
/ɡʊdˈbʌɪ/A conventional expression used when parting; a farewell.
goodhue
nounExtremely Rare
/ˈɡʊd.hjuː/A proper noun most commonly used as a surname or a placename.
goodie
nounB1-B2
/ˈɡʊdi/A small, pleasant, or desirable item, often given as a gift or reward; a treat.
goodies
plural-nounB1
/ˈɡʊdiz/A noun referring to attractive or desirable items, especially treats, gifts, rewards, or appealing features.
goodman
nounLow
/ˈɡʊdmən/A male head of a household; the master of a house.
goodness
interjectionnounHigh
/ˈɡʊdnəs/The quality of being morally good, virtuous, or kind.
goodness of fit
nounC1
/ˌɡʊdnəs əv ˈfɪt/A statistical measure that assesses how well observed data match a theoretical model or distribution.
goodrich
nounLow (as a common word); High as a proper noun in specific contexts (e.g., aerospace).
/ˈɡʊdrɪtʃ/A surname of English origin, meaning 'good ruler' or 'powerful good' (from Old English 'gōd' and 'rīc'). Also refers to a major American aerospace and defense company.

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