Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Green Papaya definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɡriːn pəˈpaɪə/

unripe papaya fruit used as a vegetable in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine

"Green papaya salad is a popular dish in Thai cuisine."

gregarious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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gregarious

adjective C2
/ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs/

Fond of company; sociable.

"She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people."

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grenadier

noun C2
/ˌɡrɛnəˈdɪə/

A soldier who specialized in throwing grenades; later used to describe an elite infantryman.

"The grenadier stood proudly at the front of the regiment."

noun C2
/ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/

a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools

"The blacksmith sharpened his blade on the grindstone."

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grotto

noun C2
/ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/

a small picturesque cave, often artificial

"Tourists visited the grotto hidden behind the waterfall."

noun/verb C2
/ɡraʊtʃ/

a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way

"He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee."

grouse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb C2
/ɡraʊs/

A type of bird; or to complain or grumble persistently.

"He always grouses about the long hours at work."

verb C2
/ˈɡrʌvəl/

To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.

"He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment."

Gruel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Gruel

noun C2
/ˈɡruːəl/

A thin liquid food made by boiling cereal (like oats) in water or milk.

"The poor children were given a bowl of gruel each morning."

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gruff

adjective C2
/ɡrʌf/

Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.

"Despite his gruff manner, he was very kind-hearted."

Guernsey definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover

"He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening."

noun/verb C2
/ɡəˈfɔː/

a loud and boisterous laugh

"The audience guffawed at the comedian’s joke."

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guile

noun C2
/ɡaɪl/

Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way

"He used guile to win the negotiation."

guileless definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈɡaɪlləs/

Innocent and without deceit

"Her guileless smile won everyone’s heart."

noun C2
/ˈɡɪni/

A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa

"The antique coin was worth one guinea."

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gully

noun C2
/ˈɡʌl.i/

A narrow channel or ravine worn away by water.

"After the storm, the road was cut by a deep gully."

noun C2
/ˈɡʌmp.ʃən/

Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.

"It takes real gumption to start your own business."

Guppy fish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɡʌp.i fɪʃ/

a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding

"The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium."

gustatory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈɡʌstəˌtɔːri/

relating to the sense of taste

"The restaurant offered a gustatory experience unlike any other."

verb C2
/ˈɡʌzəl/

to drink greedily or excessively

"He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes."

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gynecocracy

noun C2
/ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/

a society or government ruled by women

"The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power."

verb C2
/ˈdʒaɪreɪt/

to move or spin quickly in circles

"The dancer gyrated wildly to the rhythm of the drums."

gyre definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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gyre

noun C2
/ˈdʒaɪər/

A circular or spiral motion or form, especially a giant circular oceanic surface current.

"The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is trapped in a gyre."

noun C2
/ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.

"The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability."