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- guerrilla theater/ɡəˈrɪlə ˈθɪətə/A form of political protest or social commentary using short, unsanctioned, often shocking theatrical performances in public spaces.nounC1/C2 (Low Frequency, Specialized)
- guerrilla warfare/ɡəˈrɪlə ˈwɔːfeə/A form of irregular warfare where small, mobile groups of combatants use tactics like ambushes, sabotage, and raids to fight a larger, less-mobile traditional military force.nounB2
- guesclin/ˈɡɛklæ̃/ (approximation for 'du Guesclin')No established core meaning exists in modern English. This word refers to a historical figure, a famous 14th-century Breton knight and constable of France.nounExtremely rare / Obsolete (proper noun)
- guesde/ɡɛd/A French surname, historically associated with the socialist politician Jules Guesde (1845–1922). It can refer to him, his political doctrine (Guesdism), or his followers.nounVery Low / Obscure
- guess/ɡɛs/to form an opinion or give an answer about something when you do not know for certain what is truenounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- guesstimate/ˈɡɛstɪmət/An estimate based on a mixture of guesswork and calculation, often due to incomplete information.nounverbverb-transitivemedium
- guesswork/ˈɡɛswɜːk/The act of estimating or concluding something based on incomplete evidence, speculation, or intuition rather than on precise knowledge.nounC1
- guest/ɡest/A person who is invited to visit or stay in someone's home, attend an event, or appear in a performance.adjectivenounverb+2A1 (Most basic, highly frequent)
- guest beer/ˈɡest ˌbɪə(r)/A beer, often from a smaller or independent brewery, that is temporarily available on tap at a pub or bar, usually alongside the establishment's regular selection.nounC1
- guest editor/ˌɡest ˈed.ɪ.tər/A person invited to oversee the editing of a specific publication, issue, or project, typically on a temporary basis, often for their specialized expertise.nounC1
- guest flag/ɡɛst flæɡ/A temporary flag displayed to indicate the presence or status of a guest, typically in a hotel, event, or digital platform.nounRare
- guest of honor/ˌɡest əv ˈɒnə(r)/The person who is being specially honored at an event, ceremony, or gathering.nounMedium
- guest room/ˈɡest ruːm/A room in a private home set aside for visitors to sleep in.nounB1
- guest worker/ˈɡest ˌwɜː.kər/A person who moves to another country temporarily to work, often in low-skilled or manual labour, with legal permission but limited rights and no permanent residency.nounC1/C2
- guest-rope/ˈɡɛst ˌrəʊp/A temporary rope attached to a ship's anchor cable to help guide or maneuver the ship, especially when mooring.nounC1+
- guest-shot/ˈɡest ʃɒt/A single, notable performance by an invited, usually well-known, person in a film, TV series, stage production, or similar.nounC1
- guestbook/ˈɡestbʊk/A physical book or digital space where visitors to a place (e.g., hotel, website) can write their names, comments, or impressions.nounB1
- guesthouse/ˈɡesthaʊs/A private house offering accommodation to paying visitors, typically smaller and more personal than a hotel, often with breakfast included.nounB1
- guestimate/ˈɡɛstɪmət/An estimate based primarily on guesswork, intuition, or limited information, rather than precise calculation.verb-transitiveB2-C1
- guestlist/ˈɡɛstˌlɪst/A list of people invited to an event, especially to a club, party, or restricted social gathering.nounC1
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