Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
Green Coconut
Meaning
a young coconut with green outer shell containing refreshing coconut water
Example
We drank fresh water from a green coconut on the beach.
C1 noun
Greyhound
Meaning
a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast
Example
The greyhound won the race at the dog track.
C1 noun
Griddle
Meaning
a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal
Example
She cooked pancakes on the hot griddle.
C1 noun
gridlock
Meaning
Complete traffic jam or standstill condition where vehicles cannot move.
Example
A major accident led to gridlock in the city center.
C1 noun
grievance
Meaning
A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.
Example
The workers voiced their grievances to the management.
C1 adjective
grievous
Meaning
Causing great pain, suffering, or sorrow.
Example
The accident was a grievous blow to the community.
C1 verb, noun
grimace
Meaning
to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain
Example
He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit.
C1 verb
gripe
Meaning
to complain about something in an annoying way
Example
He is always griping about the weather.
C1 adjective
grisly
Meaning
causing horror or disgust
Example
The police discovered a grisly scene at the crime site.
C1 noun
grit
Meaning
Long-term determination and perseverance in the face of hardship and challenges.
Example
His grit and hard work led him to success.
C1 noun
groove
Meaning
a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music
Example
The DJ kept the crowd dancing to the groove.
C1 adjective
grotesque
Meaning
comically or repulsively ugly or distorted
Example
The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children.
C1 noun
ground crew
Meaning
a team of people who maintain and service aircraft on the ground
Example
The ground crew prepared the plane for takeoff.
C1 adjective
Groundless
Meaning
without foundation or justification; baseless
Example
His accusations against her were completely groundless.
C1 noun
grove
Meaning
A small group of trees growing close together.
Example
They walked through the orange grove.
C1 verb/noun
growl
Meaning
To make a low, guttural sound, often in anger (by animals or humans).
Example
The dog growled at the stranger.
C1 noun/verb
grudge
Meaning
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.
Example
She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.
C1 adjective
grudging
Meaning
Reluctant or unwilling; given or allowed only with hesitation.
Example
She gave him a grudging smile after the argument.
C1 adjective
grueling
Meaning
Extremely tiring and demanding.
Example
The athletes faced a grueling training session.
C1 adjective
gruesome
Meaning
Causing horror or disgust.
Example
The police discovered a gruesome crime scene.
C1 verb
grunt
Meaning
to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance
Example
He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
C1 adjective
guarded
Meaning
Cautious and careful in speech or action, often to avoid giving too much away.
Example
He gave a guarded reply to the journalist.
C1 noun
guerrilla
Meaning
a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger forces
Example
The guerrilla fighters used ambushes to attack enemy positions.
C1 noun
guise
Meaning
An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature
Example
He approached in the guise of a friend.