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great bear lake
nounLow
/ˌɡreɪt ˌbeə ˈleɪk/A very large lake in the Northwest Territories of Canada, the largest lake entirely within Canada.
great belt
nounC2
/ˌɡreɪt ˈbelt/A major strait in Denmark, separating the main islands of Zealand and Funen.
great bend
nounLow
/ˌɡreɪt ˈbɛnd/A significant, pronounced curve in a river's course, or a settlement named for such a geographical feature.
great blue heron
nounLow
/ˌɡreɪt ˌbluː ˈhɛrən/A large wading bird native to North and Central America, with blue-gray plumage, long legs, and a long neck.
great britain
nounMedium
/ˌɡreɪt ˈbrɪt(ə)n/The largest island in the British Isles, comprising the countries of England, Scotland, and Wales.
great bustard
nounVery Low
/ˌɡreɪt ˈbʌstəd/A large, heavy bird of the bustard family, *Otis tarda*, found in open grasslands and farmland.
great circle
nounC1
/ˌɡreɪt ˈsɜːkl̩/The largest circle that can be drawn on a sphere, where the plane of the circle passes through the sphere's centre.
great council
nounLow (C2+)
/ˌɡreɪt ˈkaʊn.səl/A formal assembly of nobles, advisors, or representatives in a medieval kingdom, typically convened by the monarch to discuss matters of state, grant taxes, or advise on policy.
great crested flycatcher
nounLow
/ˌɡreɪt ˌkrɛstɪd ˈflaɪˌkætʃə/A specific North American songbird, Myiarchus crinitus, known for its loud, wheeping call and habit of catching insects in flight.
great crested grebe
nounLow (Technical/Niche)
/ˌɡreɪt ˌkrestɪd ˈɡriːb/A medium-to-large waterbird, Podiceps cristatus, known for its elaborate courtship displays, distinctive black crests, and long neck.
great dane
nounC1
/ˌɡreɪt ˈdeɪn/A very large, powerful breed of domestic dog, originating in Germany, known for its size and gentle temperament.
great depression
nounMedium
/ˌɡreɪt dɪˈpreʃ.ən/A specific, severe worldwide economic downturn that lasted from 1929 until the late 1930s.
great divide
nounB2
/ˌɡreɪt dɪˈvaɪd/A significant and fundamental difference or separation between two groups, concepts, or conditions.
great dividing range
nounplural-nounC1
/ˌɡreɪt dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ ˈreɪndʒ/The major mountain range and watershed in eastern Australia, running parallel to the coast from Queensland, through New South Wales, to Victoria.
great dog
nounLow
/ɡreɪt dɒɡ/A dog of large size or imposing stature. It can be a literal descriptor for a physically large dog, or a loose, informal term for a powerful or impressive dog.
great doxology
nounC2 (Specialized/Technical)
/ˌɡreɪt dɒkˈsɒlədʒi/A specific Christian hymn of praise to God, traditionally beginning with the words "Gloria in excelsis Deo" (Glory to God in the highest).
great entrance
nounLow-Medium
/ɡreɪt ˈɛntrəns/An impressive or dramatic way of entering a room, building, or situation.
great expectations
nounMedium (common in literary/cultural references, business/psychology discussions)
/ˌɡreɪt ɛkspɛkˈteɪʃ(ə)nz/a phrase referring to high hopes or anticipated success, often used ironically when those hopes are disappointed; originally the title of Charles Dickens' novel about ambition and social mobility.
great falls
nounLow
/ˌɡreɪt ˈfɔːlz/A place name referring to a city or town, typically named for a notable waterfall or series of waterfalls.
great firewall
nounMedium (C1-C2 Vocabulary)
/ˌɡreɪt ˈfaɪə.wɔːl/The system of internet censorship and surveillance employed by the Chinese government to regulate and restrict online content within mainland China.

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