Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/ˈɡæst.li/

Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.

"The crime scene was a ghastly sight."

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Ghee

noun
/ɡiː/

clarified butter used in South Asian cooking

"She used ghee instead of butter for cooking the rice."

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Ghost

noun
/ɡoʊst/

the spirit of a dead person that is believed to appear to the living

"She felt as if a ghost was watching her in the dark hallway."

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Giant

noun
/ˈdʒaɪənt/

an extremely large and powerful being or a very large person or thing

"The company grew into a giant in the tech industry."

noun
/ˈdʒaɪənt sneɪk hɛd/

a large predatory freshwater fish with an elongated body and snake-like head

"The giant snake head is a fierce predator that can survive out of water for hours."

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gibber

verb
/ˈdʒɪb.ər/

To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.

"The frightened man began to gibber when he saw the ghost."

noun
/ˈdʒɪb.ər.ɪʃ/

Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing.

"He was so nervous that his explanation sounded like gibberish."

noun
/ˈdʒɪbɪt/

A gallows used for hanging criminals; historically also a post where bodies of executed criminals were displayed.

"The thief was sentenced to die on the gibbet."

noun
/ˈɡɪbən/

a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia

"The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms."

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gibe

verb
/dʒaɪb/

To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.

"The fans gibed at the losing team."

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giddy

adjective
/ˈɡɪdi/

Feeling dizzy or light-headed; also overly excited and frivolous.

"She felt giddy after spinning around so many times."

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Gift

noun
/ɡɪft/

something given willingly to someone without payment; a present

"She gave him a beautiful gift for his birthday."

adjective
/ˈɡɪftɪd/

having exceptional talent or natural ability

"The gifted student solved the math problem in seconds."

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gig

noun
/ɡɪɡ/

A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.

"The band has a gig at the local club tonight."

adjective
/dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.

"The company made a gigantic investment in technology."

gild

verb
/ɡɪld/

to cover something with a thin layer of gold or to make something appear more attractive than it really is

"The craftsman gilded the frame to give it a luxurious look."

noun
/ˈdʒɪn.dʒər/

a hot-tasting root used as a spice in cooking and as medicine

"Add fresh ginger to the curry for extra flavor."

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gingerly

adverb
/ˈdʒɪndʒərli/

in a very careful or cautious manner

"She walked gingerly on the icy path."

noun
/dʒɪˈræf/

a very tall African animal with a long neck and long legs

"The giraffe stretched its neck to reach the leaves on the tall tree."

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gird

verb
/ɡɜːrd/

to encircle or bind with a belt or band; to prepare oneself for something difficult

"He girded himself for the long journey ahead."

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girder

noun
/ˈɡɜːrdər/

a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges

"The steel girders held the weight of the bridge."

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girl

noun
/ɡɜːrl/

a female child or young woman

"The girl was playing with her friends in the park."

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girlfriend

noun
/ˈɡɜːrlfrɛnd/

A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.

"He introduced his girlfriend to his family."

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girth

noun
/ɡɜːrθ/

the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk

"The tree's girth measured nearly five feet."

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Gist

noun
/dʒɪst/

the main or essential part of a matter; the central idea

"The gist of his speech was about unity and cooperation."

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give

verb
/ɡɪv/

to hand over or transfer something to someone

"She will give him a gift on his birthday."

adjective
/ˈɡɪvən/

Specified or stated; already decided or certain.

"It is a given fact that hard work leads to success."

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giver

noun
/ˈɡɪvər/

a person who gives something

"She was always a generous giver to charity."

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glacial

adjective
/ˈɡleɪʃəl/

relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly

"The mountains were covered in glacial ice."

noun
/ˈɡleɪʃər/

a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land

"The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change."

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Glad

adjective
/ɡlæd/

feeling pleased, happy, or delighted

"I am glad to see you again after so long."

verb
/ˈɡlædən/

to make someone happy or bring joy

"The news of her recovery gladdened everyone."

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glade

noun
/ɡleɪd/

An open space in a forest or woods.

"They rested in a sunny glade after their long hike."

noun
/ˈɡlædiˌeɪtər/

A man trained to fight in public contests in ancient Rome.

"The gladiator fought bravely in the arena."

noun
/ˌɡlæd.iˈoʊ.ləs/

A tall flowering plant with sword-shaped leaves and colorful spike-like flower clusters, popular in gardens and floral arrangements

"The gladiolus stood tall and elegant in the flower bed."

adverb
/ˈɡlæd.li/

willingly and with pleasure

"I would gladly help you with your homework."

noun
/ˈɡlæmər/

An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.

"The glamor of city life attracts many young people."

adjective
/ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;

"The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony."

noun
/ˈɡlæm.ər/

an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing; alluring charm

"The glamour of Hollywood attracted young actors from around the world."

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verb
/ɡlæns/

To take a brief or hurried look.

"She glanced at her watch before leaving the room."

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Glare

verb
/ɡlɛr/

To stare angrily or to shine with a harsh bright light.

"She glared at him for being late."

adjective
/ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/

Extremely obvious or shining intensely.

"There was a glaring mistake in the report."

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Glass

noun
/ɡlæs/

a hard, transparent material used for windows, bottles, and other objects

"She poured water into a glass and handed it to me."

noun
/ˈɡlɑːs.weər/

objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects

"The wedding registry included fine glassware."

noun
/ˈɡlæsi fɪʃ/

a transparent freshwater fish with a glassy appearance, popular in aquariums

"The glassy fish is known for its transparent body and peaceful nature."

verb
/ɡleɪz/

to cover with a smooth, shiny surface; to coat with a glossy finish

"The chef glazed the cake with chocolate."

noun
/ˈɡleɪziər/

a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors

"The glazier repaired the broken window in our house."

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gleam

noun, verb
/ɡliːm/

a small or brief shining light; to shine softly

"A gleam of hope appeared in her eyes."

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glean

verb
/ɡliːn/

to collect or gather slowly and bit by bit, especially information or crops left after harvest

"The journalist gleaned facts from several sources."

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glib

adjective
/ɡlɪb/

speaking easily but without sincerity or depth

"The politician gave a glib answer to a serious question."