Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

goal-oriented definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ɡəʊl ɔːˈrɪəntɪd/

Focused on achieving specific objectives or targets; driven by clear aims.

"Being goal-oriented is crucial for achieving success."

noun
/ɡoʊl ˈsɛt.ɪŋ/

The process of identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable objectives to achieve it.

"Effective goal-setting helps individuals stay focused and motivated."

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goals

noun
ɡoʊlz

An aim or desired result; something that you want to achieve.

"Setting clear goals helps in achieving success."

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Goat

noun
/ɡoʊt/

a hardy domesticated animal kept for its milk, meat, and hair

"The farmer keeps several goats for milk production."

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gobble

verb
/ˈɡɑːbəl/

to eat something quickly and greedily

"The children gobbled their food in minutes."

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god

noun
/ɡɑːd/

a deity; a supreme being believed to control the universe

"People in different cultures worship God in various ways."

verb
/ˈɡɑːɡəl/

to stare with wide open eyes, often in surprise or wonder

"The tourists goggled at the tall skyscrapers."

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Gold

noun
/ɡoʊld/

a yellow precious metal used in jewelry and as money

"The ring was made of pure gold."

noun
/ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet

"The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl."

noun
/ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger

"He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary."

verb, noun
/ˈɡoʊld.brɪk/

to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility

"He was accused of goldbricking while the rest of the team worked hard."

adjective
/ˈɡoʊldən/

made of or resembling gold; precious or excellent

"This is a golden opportunity to learn new skills."

Golden Butterfly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈɡoʊldən ˈbʌtərflaɪ

A beautiful species of butterfly with golden coloration, symbolizing beauty and nature.

"The Golden Butterfly is a symbol of beauty and nature."

noun
/ˈɡoʊld.moʊ.hɜːr/

A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana

"The goldmohur tree bloomed beautifully in the summer heat."

noun
/ˈɡoʊld.smɪθ/

a person who makes or repairs articles of gold

"The goldsmith crafted a beautiful wedding ring."

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golf

noun
/ɡɒlf/

A game in which players use clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible.

"He spends his weekends playing golf with his friends."

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Good

adjective
/ɡʊd/

Of high quality; morally right or beneficial.

"She is a good student who always helps her classmates."

interjection;noun
/ɡʊdˈbaɪ/

a polite expression used when leaving or ending a conversation; the act of parting

"She waved and said goodbye before leaving the station."

noun
/ˈɡʊdnəs/

the quality of being morally good or virtuous

"Her goodness was evident in the way she treated others."

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goods

noun
ɡʊdz

Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.

"The company produces high-quality goods for export."

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Goods train

noun
/ɡʊdz treɪn/

a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers

"The long goods train carried containers from the port to the inland depot."

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Goose

noun
/ɡuːs/

large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet

"The goose swam gracefully across the pond."

noun
/ˈɡuːs.ber.i/

a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush

"Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams."

noun
/ˈɡuːs.bʌmps/

small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement

"The horror movie gave me goosebumps."

gore definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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gore

verb
/ɡɔːr/

to pierce with horns or tusks; spilled blood

"The bull gored the matador during the fight."

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gorge

verb, noun
/ɡɔːrdʒ/

to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills

"They gorged themselves on pizza after the hike."

adjective
/ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/

Extremely beautiful or attractive.

"The bride looked gorgeous in her wedding dress."

noun
/ɡəˈrɪl.ə/

a large powerful ape found in the forests of central Africa

"The gorilla beat its chest to show dominance."

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gory

adjective
/ˈɡɔːri/

involving or showing a lot of bloodshed and violence

"The movie was too gory for children."

noun
/ˈɡɒz.lɪŋ/

a young goose

"The mother goose carefully protected her goslings."

gossamer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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gossamer

noun, adjective
/ˈɡɒsəmər/

Something light, thin, and delicate, like a fine fabric or cobweb.

"The bride's veil was made of delicate gossamer fabric."

gossip definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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gossip

verb
/ˈɡɑːsɪp/

to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way

"They love to gossip about their neighbors."

gouge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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gouge

verb, noun
/ɡaʊdʒ/

To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.

"He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table."

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Gourd

noun
/ɡɔːrd/

A large fruit with a hard shell, often used as food or for making containers.

"The farmer harvested several gourds from the field."

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gourmand

noun
/ˈɡʊrmənd/

A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.

"As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes."

noun, adjective
/ˈɡʊrmeɪ/

A person who appreciates fine food and drink; also refers to high-quality food.

"They went to a gourmet restaurant to celebrate their anniversary."

govern definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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govern

verb
/ˈɡʌv.ən/

to control, direct, or strongly influence the actions and behavior of others, especially through laws or authority

"The country is governed by a coalition of parties."

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governance

noun
/ˈɡʌvərnəns/

the action or manner of governing a state, organization, or people

"Good governance is key to building a strong, prosperous nation."

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government

noun
/ˈɡʌvərnmənt/

The governing body of a nation, state, or community responsible for making and enforcing laws.

"The government announced a new policy on education."

noun
/ˈɡʌvərnər/

An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.

"The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election."

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Gown

noun
/ɡaʊn/

a long dress, typically worn on formal occasions; a loose robe worn for comfort or in professional settings

"She looked elegant in her evening gown at the graduation ceremony."

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grab

verb
/ɡræb/

To seize something quickly and firmly.

"He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away."

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grace

noun
/ɡreɪs/

simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness

"She moved with grace across the stage."

adjective
/ˈɡreɪs.fəl/

elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner

"The dancer moved with graceful elegance."

adjective
/ˈɡreɪsləs/

Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.

"His graceless behavior embarrassed everyone at the party."

adjective
/ˈɡreɪʃəs/

Courteous, kind, and pleasant, especially to someone of lower status.

"The hostess was very gracious to all her guests."

noun
/ɡreɪˈdeɪʃən/

A gradual change from one stage, tone, or degree to another.

"The artist used subtle gradation of colors in her painting."

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grade

noun, verb
/ɡreɪd/

A level of quality, rank, or performance; to assign a score or mark to work or performance.

"The teacher graded all the papers by the weekend."

noun
/ˈɡreɪdiənt/

A gradual slope, or the degree of inclination of a surface.

"The cyclist struggled up the steep gradient of the hill."

gradual definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl/

happening slowly over time; step by step; progressive;

"The gradual change in weather was barely noticeable."