Vocabulary Cards
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C1 verb
globalize
Meaning
to make something worldwide in scope or application; to integrate into a global system
Example
Many companies globalize their operations to reach international markets.
B2 noun
Globe
Meaning
a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth
Example
The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.
C2 adjective
globose
Meaning
Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.
Example
The cactus has large globose fruits.
C2 adjective
globular
Meaning
Having the shape of a globe; spherical.
Example
The scientist studied the globular cluster of stars.
C1 noun
Gloom
Meaning
partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency
Example
The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.
B2 adjective
gloomy
Meaning
Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.
Example
The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy.
C1 verb
glorify
Meaning
to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is
Example
The movie glorifies war heroes.
B2 adjective
Glorious
Meaning
magnificent; famous; having great beauty or splendor
Example
The sunset was absolutely glorious.
B2 noun
Glory
Meaning
magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness
Example
The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.
C1 noun
Gloss
Meaning
a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss
Example
She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.
C1 phrasal verb
gloss over
Meaning
to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important
Example
The report glossed over the company's financial problems.
C1 noun
Glossary
Meaning
an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with explanations; a brief dictionary
Example
The textbook includes a helpful glossary at the end to define technical terms.
C1 verb
glossover
Meaning
an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something
Example
He tried to glossover his mistakes during the meeting.
B2 adjective
glossy
Meaning
Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.
Example
She bought a glossy magazine from the store.
A2 noun
glove
Meaning
A covering for the hand with separate parts for the fingers and thumb.
Example
She wore gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
A2 noun
Gloves
Meaning
coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger
Example
She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
B2 verb
glow
Meaning
To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.
Example
The lanterns glowed softly in the dark.
C2 verb
glower
Meaning
To look at someone with an angry or sullen expression.
Example
He glowered at his rival across the room.
A2 noun
Glue
Meaning
a sticky substance used for sticking objects or materials together; an adhesive
Example
The children used white glue to attach the colorful paper pieces to their art project.
C1 adjective
Glum
Meaning
sad; dejected; downcast; gloomy
Example
He looked glum after hearing the bad news.
C2 noun
glut
Meaning
An excessive supply of something; more than is needed.
Example
There was a glut of cheap smartphones in the market.
C2 adjective
glutinous
Meaning
Having a sticky or glue-like texture.
Example
The glutinous rice stuck together in the pot.
C2 noun
Glutton
Meaning
a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite
Example
He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.
C2 adjective
gluttonous
Meaning
Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.
Example
His gluttonous appetite shocked everyone at the dinner table.