barrons wordlist: 1st 50 of "G"

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  1. gadfly
    any of various large flies that annoy livestock
  2. gaffe
    a socially awkward or tactless act
    social blunder
  3. gait
    an animal's manner of moving
  4. galaxy
    a collection of star systems
  5. gale
    a strong wind moving 34–40 knots
    windstorm; gust of wind; emotional outburst (laughters, tears); Ex. gale of laughter
  6. gall
    a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
    bitterness of feeling; nerve; effrontery; CF. gall bladder
    annoy; exasperate; chafe; N: skin sore caused by rubbing (as on the skin of a horse); exasperation
  7. galleon
    a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts
  8. galley
    a large medieval vessel with guns at stern and prow
  9. clipper
    a fast sailing ship used in former times
  10. pinnace
    a boat for communication between ship and shore
  11. galvanize
    stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock
  12. galvanic
    pertaining to electric current by chemical action
  13. gambit
    a chess move in which the player sacrifices minor pieces
    opening in chess in which a piece is sacrificed; action made to produce a future advantage
  14. ploy
    a maneuver in a game, conversation, or situation
  15. gambol
    play or run boisterously
  16. romp
    play boisterously
  17. zest
    a tart spicy quality
    outer skin of an orange used for giving a special taste to food; spice; interest; flavor; spirited enjoyment; Ex. add a certain zest to the affair; Ex. zest for life
  18. gamely
    in a plucky or sporting manner
  19. garbled
    lacking orderly continuity
    mixed up; jumbled; distorted; V. garble: mix up or distort (a message) to such an extent as to make misleading or unintelligible
  20. gargantuan
    of great mass; huge and bulky
  21. gargoyle
    an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure
    waterspout carved in grotesque figures on a building
  22. gastronomy
    the art and practice of preparing and eating good food
  23. gild
    decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold
  24. gaunt
    very thin, especially from disease or hunger or cold
  25. gavel
    a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge
  26. bid
    propose a payment
  27. gawk
    look with amazement
  28. gazette
    a newspaper or official journal
  29. genealogy
    the study or investigation of ancestry and family history
  30. generality
    the quality of being widespread or having wide applicability
  31. generic
    relating to or applicable to an entire class or group
  32. genus
    taxonomic group containing one or more species
  33. geniality
    a disposition to be friendly and approachable
  34. genteel
    marked by refinement in taste and manners
  35. gentility
    elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
    those of gentle birth; high social class; refinement; quality of being genteel
  36. gentry
    people having high social status or power in a society
  37. genuflect
    bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
  38. germane
    relevant and appropriate
  39. germinal
    containing seeds of later development
  40. germ
    a structure from which tissue can develop into an organism
  41. gerontocracy
    a political system governed by old people
  42. gerontology
    the branch of medical science that deals with old people
  43. geriatrics
    the branch of medical science that deals with old people
  44. gerrymander
    divide voting districts unfairly and to one's advantage
  45. gestate
    be pregnant with
    evolve as in prenatal growth; N. gestation: period of development from conception until birth
  46. natal
    relating to or accompanying birth
  47. gesticulation
    a deliberate and vigorous motion of the hands or body
  48. gibberish
    unintelligible talking
  49. giddy
    lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
  50. gingerly
    in a manner marked by extreme care or delicacy
  51. gust
    a strong current of air
  52. guy
    an informal term for a youth or man
  53. topple
    fall down, as if collapsing
    overthrow
  54. capsize
    overturn accidentally
  55. gyroscope
    rotating mechanism in the form of a mounted spinning wheel
    apparatus used to maintain balance, ascertain direction, etc.
Created on 十一月 28, 2013 (updated 十一月 28, 2013)

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