Vocabulary Cards
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A1 noun
Glass
Meaning
a drinking container made of glass; hard transparent material
Example
He drank a glass of cold water after the workout.
B2 noun
Glass-ware
Meaning
objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects
Example
The wedding registry included fine glassware.
C2 noun
Glassy fish
Meaning
a transparent freshwater fish with a glassy appearance, popular in aquariums
Example
The glassy fish is known for its transparent body and peaceful nature.
C1 verb
glaze
Meaning
to cover with a smooth, shiny surface; to coat with a glossy finish
Example
The chef glazed the cake with chocolate.
C2 noun
glazier
Meaning
a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors
Example
The glazier repaired the broken window in our house.
C1 noun, verb
gleam
Meaning
a small or brief shining light; to shine softly
Example
A gleam of hope appeared in her eyes.
C1 verb
glean
Meaning
to collect or gather slowly and bit by bit, especially information or crops left after harvest
Example
The journalist gleaned facts from several sources.
C2 adjective
glib
Meaning
speaking easily but without sincerity or depth
Example
The politician gave a glib answer to a serious question.
C1 noun/verb
glimmer
Meaning
A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.
Example
A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes.
B2 noun
Glimpse
Meaning
a momentary or partial view; a brief look or sight of something
Example
Through the window, I caught a glimpse of the beautiful garden behind the house.
C1 verb
glisten
Meaning
To shine with a sparkling light, often when wet or polished.
Example
The grass glistened with morning dew.
C1 noun
glitch
Meaning
A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.
Example
The computer crashed due to a minor glitch in the software.
B2 noun/verb
glitter
Meaning
To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.
Example
Her dress glittered under the stage lights.
B2 adjective
Glittering
Meaning
shining with bright light; sparkling; brilliant;
Example
The glittering stars filled the clear night sky.
C2 noun
gloaming
Meaning
The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.
Example
We walked home together in the quiet gloaming.
C1 verb
gloat
Meaning
To take pleasure in someone else's misfortune or to show smug satisfaction.
Example
He couldn't help but gloat over his rival's failure.
A2 adjective
global
Meaning
Relating to the whole world; worldwide.
Example
Global collaboration improves connectivity.
B2 noun
global awareness
Meaning
Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.
Example
Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.
B2 noun
global collaboration
Meaning
Cooperation and partnership between countries or organizations worldwide to address common challenges.
Example
Global collaboration is necessary to address climate change.
B2 phrase
global cooperation
Meaning
International collaboration and working together across countries to address common challenges and goals.
Example
Global cooperation is essential to address climate challenges.
B2 noun
global initiatives
Meaning
Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.
Example
Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.
B2 noun
global peace
Meaning
Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.
Example
Global peace requires collective efforts.
C1 proper noun
GlobalFoundries
Meaning
A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.
Example
GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.
B2 noun
globalization
Meaning
The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.
Example
Globalization has connected economies across the world.