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to use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words
"He gesticulated wildly to get their attention."
a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize speech
"His speech was full of passionate gesticulations."
Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
"His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging."
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."
To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.
"The frightened man began to gibber when he saw the ghost."
Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing.
"He was so nervous that his explanation sounded like gibberish."
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."
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."
To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.
"The fans gibed at the losing team."
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."
in a very careful or cautious manner
"She walked gingerly on the icy path."
a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges
"The steel girders held the weight of the bridge."
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk
"The tree's girth measured nearly five feet."
An open space in a forest or woods.
"They rested in a sunny glade after their long hike."
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."
a transparent freshwater fish with a glassy appearance, popular in aquariums
"The glassy fish is known for its transparent body and peaceful nature."
a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors
"The glazier repaired the broken window in our house."
speaking easily but without sincerity or depth
"The politician gave a glib answer to a serious question."
The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.
"We walked home together in the quiet gloaming."
Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.
"The cactus has large globose fruits."
Having the shape of a globe; spherical.
"The scientist studied the globular cluster of stars."
To look at someone with an angry or sullen expression.
"He glowered at his rival across the room."
An excessive supply of something; more than is needed.
"There was a glut of cheap smartphones in the market."
Having a sticky or glue-like texture.
"The glutinous rice stuck together in the pot."
A person who eats or consumes excessively.
"He was called a glutton for eating so much at the party."
Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.
"His gluttonous appetite shocked everyone at the dinner table."
Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.
"His gluttony during the festival left him feeling sick."
To twist into a knotted or distorted form.
"The tree roots began to gnarl around the stones."
Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.
"The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work."
to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration
"He began to gnash his teeth in rage."
a small flying insect that bites people and animals
"The gnat buzzed around my head while I was reading."
to stare with wide open eyes, often in surprise or wonder
"The tourists goggled at the tall skyscrapers."
to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility
"He was accused of goldbricking while the rest of the team worked hard."
A beautiful species of butterfly with golden coloration, symbolizing beauty and nature.
"The Golden Butterfly is a symbol of beauty and nature."
A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana
"The goldmohur tree bloomed beautifully in the summer heat."
a young goose
"The mother goose carefully protected her goslings."
Something light, thin, and delicate, like a fine fabric or cobweb.
"The bride's veil was made of delicate gossamer fabric."
To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.
"He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table."
A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.
"As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes."
A gradual change from one stage, tone, or degree to another.
"The artist used subtle gradation of colors in her painting."
A storehouse for grain; a region that produces a large amount of grain
"The farmers stored their harvest in the village granary."
Pompous or extravagant language, style, or manner, often intended to impress
"The politician’s speech was full of empty grandiloquence."
Using lofty, pompous, or extravagant language to impress others.
"The politician’s grandiloquent speech failed to connect with ordinary people."
A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.
"The grantee must submit a progress report every six months."
A person or entity that makes a grant or transfers property or rights to another.
"The grantor transferred the property rights to the nonprofit organization."
To form or cause to form into grains or small particles.
"The sugar began to granulate as it cooled."
A small compact particle of a substance.
"Each granule of salt sparkled under the sunlight."
a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant
"The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil."
