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gambier islands
plural-nounLow
/ˈɡæmbɪə(r) ˈaɪləndz/A group of volcanic islands and coral atolls in French Polynesia, located at the southeastern end of the Tuamotu Archipelago in the South Pacific.
gambit
nounC1
/ˈɡæmbɪt/A strategic opening move in a game, conversation, or negotiation, typically involving a calculated risk or sacrifice to gain a future advantage.
gamble
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/ˈɡæmbl̩/To risk money or something of value on the outcome of an unpredictable event, such as a game, race, or chance.
gamblers' fallacy
nounMedium
/ˈɡæm.bləz ˈfæl.ə.si/The mistaken belief that a random event is more or less likely to happen based on the outcome of a previous event or series of events.
gambling
nounC1
/ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/The act of playing games of chance or betting money on uncertain outcomes with the hope of winning more money.
gambling house
nounC1
/ˈɡæmblɪŋ ˌhaʊs/A building or establishment where people can legally or illegally gamble, typically offering games like roulette, blackjack, or slot machines.
gamboge
nounRare
/ɡæmˈbəʊʒ/A gum resin from certain Asian trees, used as a yellow pigment.
gambol
nounverbverb-intransitiveC2 (Very Low Frequency)
/ˈɡæm.bəl/To run, jump, or skip about playfully and energetically, typically like a child or young animal.
gambrel
nounC2/Rare
/ˈɡæm.brəl/A type of roof with two slopes on each side, the lower slope being steeper than the upper one.
gambrel roof
nounC1-C2 / Low Frequency / Specialized
/ˈɡæm.brəl ruːf/A symmetrical, two-sided roof where each side has two slopes: a steeper lower slope and a shallower upper slope.
gambrinus
nounExtremely Rare / Obscure
/ɡæmˈbrʌɪnəs/A legendary king or patron saint of beer, brewing, or beer drinkers.
gambusia
nounLow/Very Low
/ɡæmˈbjuːziə/A small freshwater fish of the genus Gambusia, particularly the mosquitofish, often used in biological pest control to eat mosquito larvae.
game
adjectivenounverb+2A1
/ɡeɪm/A structured form of play, usually undertaken for enjoyment and sometimes used as an educational tool; an activity with rules, a goal, and an element of competition.
game bird
nounLow-to-medium (specialist vocabulary)
/ˈɡeɪm bɜːd/A bird species that is hunted for sport or food, especially one traditionally pursued in field sports.
game chips
plural-nounB2
/ˈɡeɪm ˌtʃɪps/Small disks or counters, typically made of plastic or clay, used as currency or scoring units in various games, particularly in gambling games like poker.
game face
nounC1
/ˈɡeɪm ˌfeɪs/The serious, determined, or focused facial expression someone adopts when they are about to compete or face a challenge.
game fish
nounLow-medium
/ˈɡeɪm ˌfɪʃ/A species of fish that is pursued for sport by anglers, typically prized for its fighting ability and/or size.
game fowl
nounLow
/ˈɡeɪm ˌfaʊl/A domesticated bird, especially a rooster, bred and trained for cockfighting.
game jam
nounC1+
/ˈɡeɪm ˌdʒæm/A short, collaborative event where participants (game developers, artists, designers) create a video game from scratch within a limited time frame, often 24-72 hours, usually based on a theme.
game law
nounC2
/ˈɡeɪm ˌlɔː/A legal regulation governing the hunting, protection, management, and ownership of wild animals, especially those considered game species.

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