Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun C1
/ˈɡriːvəns/

A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.

"The workers voiced their grievances to the management."

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grievous

adjective C1
/ˈɡriːvəs/

Causing great pain, suffering, or sorrow.

"The accident was a grievous blow to the community."

verb, noun C1
/ˈɡrɪməs/

to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain

"He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit."

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gripe

verb C1
/ɡraɪp/

to complain about something in an annoying way

"He is always griping about the weather."

adjective C1
/ˈɡrɪz.li/

causing horror or disgust

"The police discovered a grisly scene at the crime site."

grit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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grit

noun C1
/ɡrɪt/

Courage and resolve; strength of character; passion and perseverance.

"Grit is necessary to achieve success."

noun C1
/ɡruːv/

a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music

"The DJ kept the crowd dancing to the groove."

adjective C1
/ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

comically or repulsively ugly or distorted

"The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children."

noun C1
/ˈɡraʊnd kruː/

a team of people who maintain and service aircraft on the ground

"The ground crew prepared the plane for takeoff."

adjective C1
/ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

without foundation or justification; baseless

"His accusations against her were completely groundless."

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grove

noun C1
/ɡroʊv/

A small group of trees growing close together.

"They walked through the orange grove."

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growl

verb/noun C1
/ɡraʊl/

To make a low, guttural sound, often in anger (by animals or humans).

"The dog growled at the stranger."

noun/verb C1
/ɡrʌdʒ/

A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.

"She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago."

adjective C1
/ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/

Reluctant or unwilling; given or allowed only with hesitation.

"She gave him a grudging smile after the argument."

adjective C1
/ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

Extremely tiring and demanding.

"The athletes faced a grueling training session."

adjective C1
/ˈɡruːsəm/

Causing horror or disgust.

"The police discovered a gruesome crime scene."

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grunt

verb C1
/ɡrʌnt/

to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance

"He grunted as he lifted the heavy box."

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guarded

adjective C1
/ˈɡɑːrdɪd/

Cautious and careful in speech or action, often to avoid giving too much away.

"He gave a guarded reply to the journalist."

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noun C1
/ɡəˈrɪlə/

a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger forces

"The guerrilla fighters used ambushes to attack enemy positions."

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guise

noun C1
/ɡaɪz/

An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature

"He approached in the guise of a friend."

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Gull

noun, verb C1
/ɡʌl/

A seabird with long wings and usually white and gray feathers; as a verb, to deceive or trick someone.

"The fisherman watched the gulls circle above the boat."

gullible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

Easily deceived or tricked.

"She was so gullible that she believed every rumor."

Gunpowder definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/

explosive powder used in guns and fireworks

"Gunpowder was invented in ancient China."

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gush

verb C1
/ɡʌʃ/

to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically

"Tears began to gush from her eyes."

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Gust

noun C1
/ɡʌst/

a sudden strong rush of wind or air

"A sudden gust of wind blew the papers away."

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gusto

noun C1
/ˈɡʌstoʊ/

great enjoyment, energy, or enthusiasm in doing something

"She sang the song with great gusto."

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gusty

adjective C1
/ˈɡʌsti/

characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind

"It was a cold, gusty day by the sea."

noun C1
/ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health

"She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school."