Vocabulary Cards
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A1 adjective
great
Meaning
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.
Example
She gave a great performance at the concert.
B1 noun
Great Wall of China
Meaning
A massive ancient fortification system in China, built to protect against invasions and considered one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
Example
The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
A1 adjective (superlative)
greatest
Meaning
The highest degree of greatness; the most outstanding or important.
Example
He is considered one of the greatest leaders of all time.
B1 adverb
greatly
Meaning
to a large extent or degree; very much
Example
She was greatly admired by her students.
B2 noun
Greed
Meaning
intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food
Example
His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions.
A2 adjective
greek
Meaning
relating to Greece, its people, or its language
Example
We enjoyed delicious Greek food at the restaurant.
A1 adjective
Green
Meaning
of a color intermediate between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds
Example
The green leaves on the trees look fresh after the rain.
B2 noun
Green Chili
Meaning
unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste
Example
She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat.
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.
B2 noun
green energy
Meaning
Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.
Example
Green energy reduces environmental harm.
C2 noun
Green Jackfruit
Meaning
unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews.
C2 noun
Green Papaya
Meaning
unripe papaya fruit used as a vegetable in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine
Example
Green papaya salad is a popular dish in Thai cuisine.
B2 noun
greenhouse
Meaning
a glass building used for growing plants, especially in cold climates
Example
The farmers built a large greenhouse to grow tomatoes in the winter.
B2 noun
greenhouse effect
Meaning
The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.
Example
The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.
B2 noun
Greens
Meaning
Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage
Example
Eating greens is important for good health.
A2 verb
greet
Meaning
to welcome someone; to say hello
Example
She greeted her guests warmly at the door.
C2 adjective
gregarious
Meaning
Fond of company; sociable.
Example
She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people.
C2 noun
grenadier
Meaning
A soldier who specialized in throwing grenades; later used to describe an elite infantryman.
Example
The grenadier stood proudly at the front of the regiment.
A2 adjective
Grey
Meaning
having a color between black and white
Example
The grey clouds indicated that rain was coming.
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.
B2 noun
grid
Meaning
A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.
Example
The national power grid must be upgraded.
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.
B2 noun
Grief
Meaning
deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering
Example
The family was overwhelmed with grief after losing their beloved pet.