Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
gadfly
Meaning
A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.
Example
The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies.
B1 noun
gadget
Meaning
A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.
Example
He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets.
C2 noun
gaff
Meaning
A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.
Example
He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.
C1 noun
gaffe
Meaning
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.
Example
The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media.
C1 noun
Gaiety
Meaning
the state or quality of being light-hearted or cheerful; festive atmosphere
Example
The wedding reception was filled with gaiety, laughter, and joyful celebrations.
C1 adverb
Gaily
Meaning
in a cheerful and lively manner
Example
The children danced gaily at the festival.
A2 verb
gain
Meaning
to obtain or acquire something; to increase or improve
Example
He hopes to gain experience from this job.
C2 verb
gainsay
Meaning
To deny, contradict, or speak against.
Example
No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court.
C1 noun
gait
Meaning
A person's manner of walking.
Example
His slow gait showed that he was tired.
C1 adjective
galactic
Meaning
Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.
Example
The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.
B2 noun
galaxies
Meaning
Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
Example
Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe.
B2 noun
Galaxy
Meaning
a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction
Example
The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.
C1 noun
Gale
Meaning
a very strong wind; a wind of force 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale
Example
The fishing boats returned to harbor early due to the approaching gale.
C2 noun, verb
gall
Meaning
Annoyance, boldness, or to irritate.
Example
She had the gall to question his decision.
C1 adjective
gallant
Meaning
Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.
Example
The gallant firefighter saved the child from the burning building.
C2 noun
galleon
Meaning
A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Example
The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic.
B1 noun
Gallery
Meaning
a room or building for the display or sale of works of art; an area for spectators
Example
The art gallery featured paintings by famous local and international artists.
C2 noun
galley
Meaning
A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.
Example
The galley was filled with the smell of freshly cooked food.
B2 noun
gallon
Meaning
a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters
Example
He bought a gallon of milk.
C1 noun
gallows
Meaning
A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.
Example
The criminal was led to the gallows at dawn.
C1 adjective/adverb
galore
Meaning
In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.
Example
There were books galore in the old library.
C2 adjective
galvanic
Meaning
Relating to electricity produced by chemical action; sudden and dramatic.
Example
The news had a galvanic effect on the audience.
C2 noun
galvanism
Meaning
Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.
Example
Galvanism played a key role in early experiments with electricity.
C1 verb
galvanize
Meaning
to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc
Example
The speech galvanized the crowd into action.