Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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groom

verb
/ɡruːm/

to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something

"She spends hours grooming her dog every week."

noun
/ɡruːv/

a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music

"The DJ kept the crowd dancing to the groove."

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gross

adjective
/ɡroʊs/

extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions

"He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine."

adjective
/ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

comically or repulsively ugly or distorted

"The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children."

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grotto

noun
/ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/

a small picturesque cave, often artificial

"Tourists visited the grotto hidden behind the waterfall."

noun/verb
/ɡraʊtʃ/

a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way

"He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee."

noun/verb
/ɡraʊnd/

the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out

"The children played on the ground near the house."

noun
/ˈɡraʊnd kruː/

a team of people who maintain and service aircraft on the ground

"The ground crew prepared the plane for takeoff."

noun
/ˈɡraʊnd flɔːr/

the floor of a building at ground level; the starting level of an organization or activity

"The grocery shop is located on the ground floor of the building."

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adjective
ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ

Innovative and pioneering; introducing new ideas or methods that change conventional approaches.

"The company introduced a groundbreaking technology."

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adjective
/ˈɡraʊndɪd/

Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.

"Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience."

adjective
/ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

without foundation or justification; baseless

"His accusations against her were completely groundless."

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group

noun, verb
/ɡruːp/

A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.

"The students formed a study group."

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noun/verb
/ɡraʊs/

A type of bird; or to complain or grumble persistently.

"He always grouses about the long hours at work."

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grove

noun
/ɡroʊv/

A small group of trees growing close together.

"They walked through the orange grove."

verb
/ˈɡrʌvəl/

To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.

"He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment."

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grow

verb
/ɡroʊ/

to increase in size, number, or strength over time

"Children grow very quickly in their early years."

verb
/ˈɡroʊ.ɪŋ/

continuously increasing or developing

"There is a growing demand for renewable energy."

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growl

verb/noun
/ɡraʊl/

To make a low, guttural sound, often in anger (by animals or humans).

"The dog growled at the stranger."

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noun
/ɡroʊθ/

the process of increasing in size, number, or importance

"The company has shown remarkable growth in the last year."

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noun
/ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.

"A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges."

noun/verb
/ɡrʌdʒ/

A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.

"She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago."

adjective
/ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/

Reluctant or unwilling; given or allowed only with hesitation.

"She gave him a grudging smile after the argument."

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Gruel

noun
/ˈɡruːəl/

A thin liquid food made by boiling cereal (like oats) in water or milk.

"The poor children were given a bowl of gruel each morning."

adjective
/ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

Extremely tiring and demanding.

"The athletes faced a grueling training session."

adjective
/ˈɡruːsəm/

Causing horror or disgust.

"The police discovered a gruesome crime scene."

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gruff

adjective
/ɡrʌf/

Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.

"Despite his gruff manner, he was very kind-hearted."

verb
/ˈɡrʌmbəl/

to complain quietly or in a low voice

"She often grumbles about the traffic."

adjective
/ˈɡrʌm.pi/

bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed

"He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well."

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grunt

verb
/ɡrʌnt/

to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance

"He grunted as he lifted the heavy box."

noun/verb
/ˌɡærənˈtiː/

a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product

"The company guarantees a refund if the product is faulty."

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Guard

noun/verb
/ɡɑːrd/

to protect or keep safe from harm or danger

"The soldier stood to guard the entrance."

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guarded

adjective
/ˈɡɑːrdɪd/

Cautious and careful in speech or action, often to avoid giving too much away.

"He gave a guarded reply to the journalist."

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Guardian

noun
/ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs

"After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her."

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Guava

noun
/ˈɡwɑːvə/

a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds

"I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden."

noun
/ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover

"He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening."

noun
/ɡəˈrɪlə/

a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger forces

"The guerrilla fighters used ambushes to attack enemy positions."

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guess

verb
/ɡɛs/

to form an opinion or give an answer without certainty

"Can you guess the answer to this riddle?"

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Guest

noun
/ɡɛst/

a person invited to visit or stay in someone's home or attend an event

"We welcomed our guest with a warm smile."

noun/verb
/ɡəˈfɔː/

a loud and boisterous laugh

"The audience guffawed at the comedian’s joke."

noun
/ˈɡaɪdəns/

help or advice that is given to someone about what to do

"She sought her teacher’s guidance before making a decision."

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guide

verb, noun
/ɡaɪd/

to lead, direct, or show the way; a person who shows others the way

"The teacher will guide the students through the project."

noun
/ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction

"The company issued new guidelines for employee safety."

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noun
ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something

"Guidelines for AI usage are essential."

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guile

noun
/ɡaɪl/

Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way

"He used guile to win the negotiation."

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adjective
/ˈɡaɪlləs/

Innocent and without deceit

"Her guileless smile won everyone’s heart."

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Guilt

noun
/ɡɪlt/

A feeling of responsibility or remorse for an offense or wrongdoing

"She felt deep guilt after lying to her friend."

adjective
/ˈɡɪl.ti/

responsible for a crime or wrongdoing; feeling shame or regret

"He felt guilty after lying to his friend."

noun
/ˈɡɪni/

A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa

"The antique coin was worth one guinea."

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guise

noun
/ɡaɪz/

An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature

"He approached in the guise of a friend."