Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adverb
/ˈɡrædʒuəli/

Slowly and steadily, taking place step by step.

"She gradually improved her English over the year."

noun, verb
/ˈɡrædʒuət/ (noun), /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ (verb)

As a noun: a person who has completed a course of study; As a verb: to complete a course of study successfully.

"She will graduate from university next year."

adjective
/ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree

"The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely."

noun
/ˌɡrædʒ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/

the act of receiving a degree or diploma after completing a course of study

"Her parents attended her graduation ceremony with pride."

noun
/ɡrəˈfiː.ti/

writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place

"The subway walls were covered with colorful graffiti created by local street artists."

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Graft

noun/verb
/ɡræft/

To join or insert a part of one plant or tissue into another; also refers to corruption or bribery

"The surgeon performed a skin graft to treat the burn victim."

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Grain

noun
/ɡreɪn/

a small hard seed of a cereal plant such as wheat or rice; a tiny particle of a substance

"A grain of rice fell off the plate."

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Gram

noun
/ɡræm/

chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed

"She cooked gram curry for lunch today."

noun
/ˈɡræmər/

the system and structure of a language, including rules for syntax, morphology, and usage

"She studied grammar to improve her writing skills."

noun
/ˈɡrænəri/

A storehouse for grain; a region that produces a large amount of grain

"The farmers stored their harvest in the village granary."

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Grand

adjective
/ɡrænd/

magnificent and impressive in appearance, size, or style

"They stayed at a grand hotel in Paris."

noun
/ˈɡrænd.tʃaɪld/

the child of one's son or daughter

"They love spending time with their grandchild on weekends."

noun
/ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

the daughter of one’s son or daughter

"Her granddaughter visits her every weekend."

Grandeur definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈɡrændʒər/

Impressive beauty, scale, or magnificence

"The grandeur of the palace left the visitors speechless."

noun
/ˈɡrændˌfɑːðər/

the father of one's father or mother

"My grandfather tells us stories every evening."

noun
/ˈɡrændɪləkwəns/

Pompous or extravagant language, style, or manner, often intended to impress

"The politician’s speech was full of empty grandiloquence."

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adjective
/ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/

Using lofty, pompous, or extravagant language to impress others.

"The politician’s grandiloquent speech failed to connect with ordinary people."

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grandiose

adjective
/ˈɡrændioʊs/

Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so.

"He had grandiose plans of building a futuristic city in the desert."

noun
/ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

the mother of one's father or mother

"My grandmother makes delicious cakes."

noun
/ˈɡrændˌpeə.rənt/

the parent of one's father or mother

"My grandparents live in a small village near the hills."

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noun
ˈɡrænˌpɛrənts

The parents of one's father or mother.

"Grandparents are an important part of the family tree."

noun
/ˈɡrændsʌn/

the son of one's son or daughter

"His grandson visits him every weekend."

verb
/ˈɡrændstænd/

To seek attention or applause by behaving or speaking in a showy way.

"The actor was accused of grandstanding during the charity event."

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grant

verb
/ɡrænt/

To give or allow something, usually in an official or formal way.

"The university granted him a scholarship for his excellent results."

noun
/ɡrænˈtiː/

A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.

"The grantee must submit a progress report every six months."

noun
/ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

A person or entity that makes a grant or transfers property or rights to another.

"The grantor transferred the property rights to the nonprofit organization."

adjective
/ˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/

Consisting of small grains or particles; detailed and specific.

"The report provided a granular analysis of the market data."

verb
/ˈɡræn.jʊ.leɪt/

To form or cause to form into grains or small particles.

"The sugar began to granulate as it cooled."

noun
/ˈɡræn.juːl/

A small compact particle of a substance.

"Each granule of salt sparkled under the sunlight."

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grape

noun
/ɡreɪp/

a small, round fruit that grows in clusters on vines and is used to make wine or eaten as food

"She picked a bunch of grapes from the vine."

noun
/ɡreɪps/

small round fruits that grow in clusters on vines; used to make wine

"She bought a bunch of grapes from the market."

adjective
/ˈɡræf.ɪk/

Relating to visual art, especially involving drawing, design, or vivid description.

"The movie contained graphic scenes of violence."

noun
/ˈɡræfɪks/

visual images, designs, or drawings used to convey information or artistic expression

"The website uses stunning graphics to attract visitors."

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graphite

noun
/ˈɡræfaɪt/

a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant

"The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil."

verb
/ˈɡræpəl/

to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent

"The company is grappling with financial difficulties."

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verb
/ɡrɑːsp/

to take hold of something firmly or to understand something completely

"He grasped the handle tightly."

verb/adjective
/ˈɡræspɪŋ/

Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.

"The child was grasping her mother’s hand tightly."

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grass

noun
/ɡræs/

plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens

"Children are playing on the grass."

noun
/ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants

"The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another."

adjective
/ˈɡræs.i/

covered with grass; resembling grass in color; green like grass

"The grassy field stretched as far as the eye could see."

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grate

verb
/ɡreɪt/

to shred food into small pieces using a grater; to irritate or annoy

"She grated the cheese for the pasta dish."

adjective
/ˈɡreɪtfəl/

feeling or showing thanks for something or someone

"I am grateful for your help."

noun
/ˈɡreɪt.fəl.nəs/

the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness

"She expressed her gratefulness to the doctors who saved her life."

noun
/ˈɡreɪ.tər/

a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces

"Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza."

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noun
/ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

the feeling of pleasure or satisfaction when something is achieved or received

"She felt great gratification after completing the project."

verb
/ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/

to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone

"It gratified him to know his work was appreciated."

adjective, noun
/ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.

"The teacher's grating voice made it hard to concentrate."

adverb, adjective
/ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

Without charge; free of cost.

"The drinks at the event were provided gratis."

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noun
/ˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/

The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and return kindness.

"She expressed her gratitude to the team for their support."

adjective
/ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/

Unnecessary, unwarranted, or given freely without reason or cause.

"The movie was criticized for its gratuitous violence."