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Gust

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ɡʌst

Definitions

  1. A strong, abrupt rush of wind.
  2. A surname.
  3. The physiological faculty of taste.
  4. Any rush or outburst (of water, emotion, etc.).
  5. Relish, enjoyment, appreciation.
  6. Intellectual taste; fancy.

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Examples

The maximum sustained winds recorded at Waglan Island, Tate’s Cairn and Cheung Chau Beach were 113, 101 and 97 kmh (70, 62, 60 mph) respectively, with maximum gusts 135, 154 and 130 kmh (84, 96, 81 mph)”
they are merely driven about by every sudden gust and impulse of the mind
The author is not speaking now of actual love-makings, of intrigues and devilish villany, either perpetrated or imagined; but rather of those passing gusts of short-lived and unfounded suspicion to which, as to other accidents, very well-regulated families may occasionally be liable.”
“, "The Spirit of Grace" An ox will relish the tender flesh of kids with as much gust and appetite.”
Destroy all creatures for thy sport or gust.”
“1942: ‘Yes, indeed,’ said Sava with solemn gust. — Rebecca West, Black Lamb and Grey Falcon (Canongate 2006, p. 1050)”
“A choice of it may be made according to the gust and manner of the ancients.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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