gab n. light informal conversation for social occasions
gabardine n. a firm durable fabric with a twill weave; (usually in the plural) trousers
gabble v. speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly@n. rapid and indistinct speech
gabbling adj. talking idly or incoherently; gabbling housewives
gabbro n. one of a family of granular intrusive rocks
gabby adj. full of trivial conversation; kept from her housework by gabby neighbors
gaberdine n. an ankle-length loose coat or frock
gabfest n. light informal conversation for social occasions
gable n. the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
gabled adj. (of a roof) constructed with a single slope on each side of the ridge supported at the end by a gable or vertical triangular portion of an end wall; a gabled roof
gad v. wander aimlessly in search of pleasure@n. a sharp device fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge the horse on
gadabout n. a restless seeker after amusement or social companionship
gaddi n. a cushion on a throne for a prince in India
gadfly n. a persistently annoying person; any of various large flies that annoy livestock
gadget n. a device that very useful for a particular job
gadgeteer n. a person who delights in designing or building or using gadgets
gadgetry n. gadgets collectively; labor-saving gadgetry
gadoid n. a soft-finned fish of the family Gadidae
gadolinite n. a mineral that is a source of rare earths; consists of silicates of iron and beryllium and cerium and yttrium and erbium
gadolinium n. a ductile silvery-white ductile ferromagnetic trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group
gaff n. a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail; an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish
gaffe n. a socially awkward or tactless act
gaffer n. an elderly man; an electrician responsible for lighting on a movie or tv set; a person who exercises control over workers
gaffsail n. a quadrilateral sail suspended from a gaff
gag n. a humorous anecdote or remark; something put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting@v. prevent from speaking; be too tight; rub or press; make jokes or quips; struggle for breath; cause to retch or choke
gaga adj. mentally or physically infirm with age; marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness; gaga over the rock group's new album
gage n. an instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity or for testing conformity with a standard; the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect@v. place a bet on
gaggle n. a flock of geese@v. cackle like a goose
gagman n. a comedian who uses gags; someone who writes comic material for public performers
gagster n. someone who writes comic material for public performers
gagwriter n. someone who writes comic material for public performers
gaiety n. a gay feeling; a festive merry feeling
gaillardia n. any plant of western America of the genus Gaillardia having hairy leaves and long-stalked flowers in hot vibrant colors from golden yellow and copper to rich burgundy
gaily adv. in a gay manner; the scandals were gaily diverting
gain n. a quantity that is added@v. obtain; win something through one's efforts; derive benefit from; reach a destination, either real or abstract; obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
gainer n. a dive in which the diver throws the feet forward to complete a full backward somersault and enters the water feet first and facing away from the diving board
gainful adj. yielding a fair profit
gainfully adv. in a gainful way; are you gainfully employed now?
gainlessly adv. without gain or profit
gainly adj. graceful and pleasing; gainly conduct
gainsay v. take exception to
gait n. the rate of moving (especially walking or running); a horse's manner of moving; a person's manner of walking
gaiter n. a covering for the ankles; an ankle-high shoe with elastic gores in the sides; a cloth or leather covering for the leg from the knee to the ankle
gal n. United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters; a unit of gravitational acceleration equal to one centimeter per second per second (named after Galileo); (informal) alliterative term for girl (or woman)
gala adj. offering fun and gaiety; a gala ball after the inauguration@n. a gay festivity
galactic adj. of or relating to a galaxy (especially our galaxy the Milky Way); the galactic plane; inconceivably large
galactose n. a simple sugar found in lactose
galactosis n. the secretion of milk
galago n. agile long-tailed nocturnal African lemur with dense woolly fur and large eyes and ears
galangal n. southeastern Asian perennial with aromatic roots; European sedge having rough-edged leaves and spikelets of reddish flowers and aromatic roots
galantine n. boned poultry stuffed then cooked and covered with aspic; served cold
galax n. tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall
galaxy n. a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people); tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall
galbanum n. a bitter aromatic gum resin that resembles asafetida
gale n. a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
galena n. soft blue-gray mineral; lead sulfide; a major source of lead
galere n. a coterie of undesirable people
galingale n. European sedge having rough-edged leaves and spikelets of reddish flowers and aromatic roots
gall n. an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle; a skin sore caused by chafing; abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury@v. become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
gallant n. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance; a man who attends or escorts a woman@adj. unflinching in battle or action; a gallant warrior; lively and spirited; having or displaying great dignity or nobility; a gallant pageant
gallantly adv. in a gallant manner; he gallantly offered to take her home
gallantry n. the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle); courtesy towards women; polite attentiveness to women
gallberry n. evergreen holly of eastern North America with oblong leathery leaves and small black berries
gallbladder n. a muscular sac attached to the liver that secretes bile and stores it until needed for digestion
galled adj. painful from having the skin abraded
galleon n. a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries
gallery n. spectators at a golf or tennis match; a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed); a room or series of rooms where works of art are exhibited
galley n. a large single-decked medieval ship propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
gallfly n. small solitary wasp that produces galls on oaks and other plants; fragile mosquito-like flies that produce galls on plants; any of various insects that deposit their eggs in plants causing galls in which the larvae feed
gallimaufry n. medley, jumble
gallina n. small Asiatic wild bird; believed to be ancestral to domestic fowl
gallinaceon n. heavy-bodied largely ground-feeding domestic or game birds
gallinaceous adj. relating to or resembling a fowl
galling adj. causing irritation or annoyance; found it galling to have to ask permission
gallinule n. any of various small aquatic birds of the genus Gallinula distinguished from rails by a frontal shield and a resemblance to domestic hens
gallium n. a rare silvery (usually trivalent) metallic element; brittle at low temperatures but liquid above room temperature; occurs in trace amounts in bauxite and zinc ores
gallivant v. wander aimlessly in search of pleasure
gallon n. United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters; a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 quarts or 4.545 liters
gallop v. ride at a galloping pace; go at galloping speed, as of horses; cause to move at full gallop; Did you gallop the horse just now?@n. a fast gait of a horse; a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously
galloping adj. that are running rapidly; surrounded by galloping horses
gallous n. a wooden frame from which condemned persons are executed by hanging
gallows n. a wooden frame from which condemned persons are executed by hanging
gallowstree n. a wooden frame from which condemned persons are executed by hanging
gallstone n. a calculus formed in the gall bladder or its ducts
gallus n. straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
galoot n. a disreputable or clumsy man
galore adj. in great numbers; daffodils galore; existing in abundance; whiskey galore
galosh n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
galumph v. leap around playfully, like young primates
galvanic adj. (electricity) pertaining to or producing electric current by chemical action; a galvanic cell; affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling; the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale
galvanism n. electricity produced by chemical action; the therapeutic application of electricity to the body
galvanize v. to stimulate to action ; cover with zinc; as of steel, for example; stimulate by administering a shock; as of muscles
galvanizing n. the therapeutic application of electricity to the body@adj. affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling
galvanometer n. for detecting or comparing or measuring small electric currents
gambit n. an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker; a maneuver in a game or conversation; a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position
gamble n. money that is risked for possible monetary gain; a risky act or venture@v. take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; play games for money
gambler n. a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events; someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement
gambling n. the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize); his gambling cost him a fortune@adj. preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
gamboge n. a gum resin used as a yellow pigment and a purgative; a strong yellow color
gambol n. gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement@v. play or romp around
gambrel adj. (of a roof) having two slopes each side of the ridge; a big barn with a gambrel roof@n. a gable roof with two slopes on each side
game adj. willing to face danger@n. a single play of a game; the game lasted 2 hours; a contest with rules to determine a winner; you need four people to play this game; an amusement or pastime@v. place a bet on
gamebag n. a canvas or leather bag for carrying game (especially birds) killed by a hunter
gameboard n. a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games
gamecock n. a cock bred and trained for fighting; someone who is a very fierce fighter
gamekeeper n. a person employed to take care of game and wildlife
gamely adv. in a plucky manner; he was seen by a shepherd, gamely negotiating a particularly tricky section of the mountain road to San Doloroso
gameness n. disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
gamesmanship n. the use of dubious (although not technically illegal) methods to win a game
gamesome adj. gay, frolicsome
gamester n. gambler
gametangium n. cell or organ in which gametes develop
gamete n. a mature sexual reproductive cell having a single set of unpaired chromosomes
gametocyte n. an immature animal or plant cell that develops into a gamete by meiosis
gametophore n. a modified branch bearing gametangia as in the thalloid liverworts
gametophyte n. the gamete-producing individual or phase in the life cycle of a plant having alternation of generations
gamey adj. suggestive of sexual impropriety; used of the smell of game beginning to taint; willing to face danger
gamin n. a homeless child who has been abandoned and roams the streets
gamine n. a girl who roams the streets; tomboy; a girl of elfin appeal
gaminess n. behavior or language bordering on indelicacy
gaming n. the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
gamma n. the 3rd letter of the Greek alphabet; a unit of magnetic field strength equal to one-hundred-thousandth of an oersted
gammer n. an old woman
gammon n. thigh of a hog (usually smoked); hind portion of a side of bacon
gammy adj. (British informal) sore or lame; a gammy foot
gamopetalous adj. having a corolla composed of partially or wholly fused petals forming a tubular or or funnel-shaped corolla
gamp n. (British) colloquial terms for an umbrella
gamut n. a complete extent or range: a face that expressed a gamut of emotions; the entire scale of musical notes
gamy adj. suggestive of sexual impropriety; he skips asterisks and gives you the gamy details; used of the smell of game beginning to taint; willing to face danger
gander n. mature male goose
gang v. act as a gang@n. an association of criminals; police tried to break up the gang; an informal body of friends; an organized group of workmen; a combination of implements arranged to work together
gangboard n. a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside
gangdom n. underworld organizations
ganger n. the foreman of a work gang
gangland n. underworld organizations
gangling adj. tall and thin and having long slender limbs; a gangling teenager; ungracefully tall and thin
ganglion n. an encapsulated neural structure in the peripheral nervous system
gangly adj. tall and thin and having long slender limbs; ungracefully tall and thin
gangplank n. a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside
gangrene v. undergo necrosis; of tissue@n. death and decay of tissue caused by loss of blood supply or infection
gangrenous adj. suffering from tissue death
gangsaw n. a power saw that has several parallel blades making simultaneous cuts
gangster n. a criminal who is a member of gang
gangway n. a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site); a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside
ganja n. a strong-smelling plant from whose dried leaves a number of euphoriant and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared; the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect
gannet n. large heavily built seabird with a long stout bill noted for its plunging dives for fish
ganoid n. primitive fishes having thick bony scales with a shiny covering
ganoin n. shiny substance that resemble enamel and is secreted by the corium of certain fishes (especially ganoid_fishes) and composes the outer layer of their scales
ganoine n. shiny substance that resemble enamel and is secreted by the corium of certain fishes (especially ganoid_fishes) and composes the outer layer of their scales
gantlet n. the convergence of two parallel tracks in a narrow place; the inner rails cross and run parallel and then diverge so a train remains on its own tracks at all times
gantry n. a structure of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something; can display railway signals above several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc.
gaol v. lock up in jail@n. a place used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
gaolbird n. a person serving a prison sentence
gaolbreak n. an escape from jail
gaoler n. someone who guards prisoners
gap n. a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures: gap between income and outgo; an open or empty space in or between things; the explosion made a gap in the wall; a narrow opening@v. make an opening or gap in
gape v. look with amazement; look stupidly; be wide open@n. an expression of open-mouthed astonishment; a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open)
gaping adj. with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe; the gaping audience
gar n. primitive predaceous North American fish covered with hard scales and having long jaws with needle-like teeth; elongate European surface-dwelling predacious fishes with long toothed jaws; abundant in coastal waters
garage v. keep or store in a garage, as of a car@n. an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles; a place where cars and trucks are serviced and repaired
garambulla n. arborescent cactus of western Mexico bearing a small oblong edible berrylike fruit; small berrylike fruit
garb v. provide with clothes or put clothes on@n. dress of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
garbage n. food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
garbanzo n. the seed of the chickpea plant; large white roundish Asiatic legume; usually dried
garbed adj. dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination; monks garbed in hooded robes
garble v. make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
garbled adj. lacking orderly continuity
garboard n. the first planks laid next to the keel of a wooden ship
garboil n. a state of commotion and loud confused noise
garbology n. the study of a society by analyzing its garbage
garcon n. waiter
gardant adj. (heraldry) looking forward
garden n. a plot of ground where plants are cultivated; the flowers or vegetables or fruits or herbs that are cultivated in a garden; a yard or lawn adjoining a house@v. work in the garden
gardener n. someone who takes care of a garden; someone employed to work in a garden
gardenia n. any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Gardenia having large fragrant white or yellow flowers
gardening n. the cultivation of plants
garfish n. primitive predaceous North American fish covered with hard scales and having long jaws with needle-like teeth
garganey n. small Eurasian teal
gargantuan adj. of great mass; huge and bulky
garget n. tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous
gargle n. a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth; the sound produced while gargling@v. utter with gargling or burbling sounds; rinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwash; gargle with this liquid
gargoyle n. a spout that terminates in a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal; a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal
gari n. cassava with long tuberous edible roots and soft brittle stems; used especially to make cassiri (an intoxicating drink) and tapioca
garibaldi n. a loose high-necked blouse with long sleeves; styled after the red flannel shirts worn by Garibaldi's soldiers
garish adj. tastelessly showy; garish colors
garishly adv. in a tastelessly garish manner; the temple was garishly decorated with bright plastic flowers
garishness n. tasteless showiness; strident color or excessive ornamentation
garland n. an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc.; a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes@v. adorn with garlands
garlic n. bulbous herb of southern Europe widely naturalized; bulb breaks up into separate strong-flavored cloves; aromatic bulb used as seasoning
garlicky adj. tasting or smelling of onions or garlic; snails in a garlicky sauce
garment n. an article of clothing@v. provide with clothes or put clothes on
garmented adj. dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination; went about oddly garmented
garmentless adj. possessing no clothing
garmentmaker n. a person who makes garments
garmentworker n. a person who makes garments
garner v. acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions; put away for storage; get together@n. a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed
garnet n. any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive
garnierite n. a green mineral consisting of hydrated nickel magnesium silicate; a source of nickel
garnish v. decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods@n. something added to a dish for flavor or decoration; something added as a decoration or adornment
garnished adj. having decorative or flavorful additions; sometimes used in combination; a whole salmon garnished with lemon slices
garnishee v. take a debtor's wages, such as for child support
garotte n. an instrument for execution by strangulation@v. strangle with an iron collar
garpike n. primitive predaceous North American fish covered with hard scales and having long jaws with needle-like teeth
garret n. an open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
garrison n. a fortified place where troops are stationed; the troops who maintain and guard a fortified place@v. station in a fort or garrison, as of troops
garrote n. an instrument for execution by strangulation
garroter n. someone who kills by strangling
garrotte n. an instrument for execution by strangulation@v. strangle with an iron collar
garrotter n. someone who kills by strangling
garrulity n. the quality of being wordy and talkative
garrulous adj. full of trivial conversation
garrulously adv. in a chatty loquacious manner
garrulousness n. the quality of being wordy and talkative
garter v. fasten with or as if with a garter@n. a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
gas v. attack with gas; subject to gas fumes; show off@n. the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature
gasbag n. talks a great deal about uninteresting topics; the bag containing the gas in a balloon
gasconade v. show off
gaseous adj. existing as or having characteristics of a gas; steam is water is the gaseous state
gaseousness n. having the consistency of a gas
gasfield n. a region where there is natural gas underground
gash v. cut open@n. a wound made by cutting; a trench resembling a furrow that was made by erosion or excavation; a strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument
gashed adj. wounded by cutting deeply; got a gashed arm in a knife fight
gasification n. the process of changing into gas; coal gas is produced by the gasification of coal
gasified adj. converted into a gas or vapor
gasify v. turn into gas
gasket n. a ring for packing pistons or sealing a pipe joint
gaskin n. lower part of a horse's thigh between the hock and the stifle
gaslight n. light yielded by the combustion of illuminating gas
gasman n. someone employed by a gas company
gasmask n. a mask with a filter protects the face an lungs against poisonous gases
gasohol n. a gasoline substitute consisting of 90% gasoline and 10% grain alcohol from corn
gasolene n. a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
gasoline n. a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
gasometer n. a meter for measuring the amount of gas flowing through a particular pipe; a large gas-tight spherical or cylindrical tank for holding gas to be used as fuel
gasp n. a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open; she gave a gasp and fainted@v. breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
gasping adj. breathing laboriously or convulsively
gaspingly adv. in a breathless manner; she spoke gaspingly; as someone winded and out of breath
gassing n. the process of interacting with gas; the deliberate act of poisoning someone with gas
gassy adj. resembling gass; suffering from excessive gas in the alimentary canal
gasteromycete n. any fungus of the class Gasteromycetes
gastralgia n. an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region
gastric adj. relating to or involving the stomach; gastric ulcer
gastritis n. inflammation of the lining of the stomach; nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating
gastrocnemius n. the muscle in the back part of the leg that forms the greater part of the calf; responsible for the plantar flexion of the foot
gastroenteritis n. inflammation of the stomach and intestines; caused by Salmonella enteritidis
gastrolobium n. any of various Australian evergreen shrubs of the genus Gastrolobium having whorled compound leaves poisonous to livestock and showy yellow to deep reddish-orange flowers followed by two-seeded pods
gastromycete n. any fungus of the class Gasteromycetes
gastronome n. a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
gastronomic adj. of or relating to gastronomy; gastronomic adventures
gastronomical adj. of or relating to gastronomy
gastronomy n. the art or science of food; a particular style of cookery (as of a region)
gastropod n. a class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes
gastrula n. double-walled stage of the embryo succeeding the blastula
gastrulation n. the process in which a gastrula develops from a blastula by the inward migration of cells
gasworks n. the place where coal gas is manufactured
gat n. (slang) a gangster's pistol
gate v. supply with a gate; control with a valve or other device that functions like a gate@n. a door-like movable barrier in a fence or wall; a circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs
gateau n. any of various rich and elaborate cakes
gatecrasher n. someone who gets in (to a party) without an invitation or without paying
gatehouse n. a house built at a gateway; usually the gatekeeper's residence
gatekeeper n. someone who guards the entrance to a building
gatepost n. either of two posts that bound a gate
gateway n. an entrance that can be closed by a gate
gather n. small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching@v. get together; gather some stones; collect in one place; Let's gather in the dining room; move together; collect or gather; conclude from evidence
gathered adj. having accumulated or become more intense
gatherer n. a person who is employed to collect payments (as for rent or taxes)
gathering n. a group of persons together in one place; the social act of assembling; the act of gathering something; small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching@adj. accumulating and becoming more intense
gauche adj. lacking social polish; too gauche to leave the room when the conversation became intimate
gaucheness n. an impolite manner that is vulgar and lacking tact or refinement
gaucherie n. the quality of being rustic or gauche; a socially awkward or tactless act
gaucho n. a cowboy of the South American pampas
gaud n. cheap showy jewelry or ornament or clothing
gaudily adv. in a tastelessly garish manner
gaudiness n. tasteless showiness; strident color or excessive ornamentation
gaudy n. (British) a celebratory feast held annually at one of the colleges in a British university@adj. tastelessly showy; a gaudy costume; (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
gauffer n. an ornamental frill made by pressing pleats
gauge n. an instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity or for testing conformity with a standard@v. form an opinion about; judge tentatively; form an estimate of, esp. quantities or time
gaumless adj. British informal
gaunt adj. very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold; a nightmare population of gaunt men and skeletal boys
gauntlet n. a glove of armored leather; protects the hand; a glove with long sleeve
gauntleted adj. wearing a protective glove; gestured with his gauntleted hand
gauntlets n. a glove with long sleeve
gauntness n. leanness (usually caused by starvation)
gauntry n. a structure of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something; can display railway signals above several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc.
gaur n. wild ox of mountainous areas of eastern India
gauss n. a unit of magnetic flux density equal to 1 maxwell per square centimeter
gaussmeter n. an instrument to compare strengths of magnetic fields
gauze n. a loosely woven cotton dressing for incisions made during surgery; a transparent fabric with a loose open weave
gauzy adj. so thin as to transmit light; gauzy clouds of dandelion down
gave past tense of give
gavel n. a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge
gavial n. large fish-eating Indian crocodilian with a long slender snout
gavotte n. an old formal French dance in quadruple time; music composed in quadruple time for dancing the gavotte
gawk v. look with amazement; look stupidly@n. an awkward stupid person
gawkiness n. the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are extremely ungainly and inelegant
gawky adj. lacking grace in movement or posture; a gawky lad with long ungainly legs
gawp v. look with amazement; look stupidly
gay adj. bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer; a gay sunny room; full of or showing high-spirited merriment; when hearts were young and gay; given to social pleasures often including dissipation@n. someone who practices homosexuality
gayal n. ox of southeast Asia sometimes considered a domesticated breed of the gaur
gayety gayly, variant of gaiety, gaily
gayfeather n. any of various North American plants of the genus Liatris having racemes or panicles of small discoid flower heads
gayly adv. in a joyous manner
gayness n. a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex
gaywings n. common trailing perennial milkwort of eastern North America having leaves like wintergreen and usually rosy-purple flowers with winged sepals
gazania n. any plant of the genus Gazania valued for their showy daisy flowers
gaze v. look at with fixed eyes@n. a long fixed look; he fixed his paternal gaze on me
gazebo n. a small roofed structure affording shade and rest
gazelle n. small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes
gazette n. a newspaper@v. publish in a gazette
gazetteer n. a geographical dictionary (as at the back of an atlas)
gazump v. rip off; ask an unreasonable price; raise the price of something after agreeing on a lower price
gean n. wild or seedling sweet cherry used as stock for grafting
gear v. set the level or character of@n. a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
gearbox n. the metal casing in which a train of gears is sealed
geared adj. equipped with or connected by gears or having gears engaged
gearing n. a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed
gears n. a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed
gearset n. a set of gears
gearshift n. a mechanical device for engaging and disengaging gears
gearstick n. a mechanical device for engaging and disengaging gears
geartrain n. a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed; the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain
gecko n. any of various small chiefly tropical and usually nocturnal insectivorous terrestrial lizards typically with immovable eyelids; completely harmless
gee n. a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated@v. turn to the right side, as of horses or draft animals; as to a horse
geebung n. any of numerous shrubs and small trees having hard narrow leaves and long-lasting yellow or white flowers followed by small edible but insipid fruits
geek n. a person with an unusual or odd personality
geese pl. of goose
geezer n. (informal) a man who is (usually) old and/or eccentric
gegenschein n. a faint patch of light in the night sky that appears opposite the sun; a reflection of sunlight by micrometeoric material in space
geisha n. a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation and singing and dancing
gel n. a colloid is a more solid form than a sol@v. apply mousse to; of hair
gelatin n. a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin; an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
gelatine n. a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin
gelatinize v. coat with gelatin; become gelatinous or change into a jelly; convert into gelatinous form or jelly; hot water will gelatinize starch
gelatinlike adj. thick like gelatin
gelatinous adj. thick like gelatin
gelatinousness n. the property of having a viscosity like jelly
geld v. cut off the testicles; of male animals such as horses
gelded adj. (of a male animal) having the testicles removed
gelding n. castrated male horse
gelechiid n. small slender-winged moths whose larvae are agricultural pests
gelid adj. extremely cold; gelid waters of the North Atlantic
gelidity n. coldness due to a cold environment
gelignite n. a type of dynamite in which the nitroglycerin is absorbed in a base of wood pulp and sodium or potassium nitrate
gelly n. a type of dynamite in which the nitroglycerin is absorbed in a base of wood pulp and sodium or potassium nitrate
gelt n. informal terms for money
gem n. something highly prized for its beauty or perfection; a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry; a person who is a brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry; a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan
geminate v. arrange or combine in pairs
gemination n. doubling of a word or words
gemma n. small asexual reproductive structure in e.g. liverworts and mosses that detaches from the parent and develops into a new individual
gemmed adj. covered with beads or jewels or sequins
gempylid n. snake mackerels; elongated oily-fleshed marine fishes resembling mackerels; found worldwide
gemsbok n. large South African oryx with a broad black band along its flanks
gemsbuck n. large South African oryx with a broad black band along its flanks
gemstone n. a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry
gen n. (British) informal term for information; give me the gen on your new line of computers
gendarme n. a French policeman
gendarmerie n. French police force; a group of gendarmes or gendarmes collectively
gendarmery n. French police force; a group of gendarmes or gendarmes collectively
gender n. a grammatical category in inflected languages governing the agreement between nouns and pronouns and adjectives; in some languages it is quite arbitrary but in Indo-European languages it is usually based on sex or animateness
gene n. a self-replicating protein molecule that occupies a fixed place on a chromosome; a unit of heredity
genealogic adj. of or relating to genealogy
genealogical adj. of or relating to genealogy; genealogical records
genealogically adv. in a genealogical manner; he charted his family tree genealogically
genealogist n. an expert in genealogy
genealogy n. successive generations of kin
genera pl. of genus
general adj. applying to all or most members of a category or group; the general public; not specialized or limited to one class of things; general studies; of national scope@n. a general officer of the highest rank@v. command as a general
generalise v. speak in generalities; draw from specific cases for more general cases
generalissimo n. the officer who holds the supreme command
generalist n. a modern scholar who is in a position to acquire more than superficial knowledge about many different interests; a statistician has to be something of a generalist
generality n. an idea having general application; the quality of being general or widespread or having general applicability
generalization n. reasoning from detailed facts to general principles; an idea having general application; the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances
generalize v. draw from specific cases for more general cases; speak in generalities; become systemic; spread throughout the body; of diseases and infections
generalized adj. (biology) not biologically differentiated or adapted to a specific function or environment; the hedgehog is a primitive and generalized mammal; made general; widely prevalent; a problem of generalized human needs
generally adv. usually; as a rule; without distinction of one from others; without regard to specific details or exceptions
generalship n. the leadership ability of a military general; the office of general
generate v. bring into existence; give or supply; produce (electricity); We can't generate enough power for the entire city; make children
generation n. all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age; group of genetically related organisms constituting a single step in the line of descent
generative adj. having the ability to produce or originate; generative power; producing new life or offspring; the reproductive or generative organs
generator n. an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas; converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction; someone who originates or causes or initiates something; he was the generator of several complaints
generic adj. (biology) relating to or common to or descriptive of all members of a genus; the generic name; (of drugs) not protected by trademark; `Acetaminophen' is the generic form of the proprietary drug `Tylenol'
generically adv. without a trademark or brand name; we market these drugs generically; as sharing a common genus; these animals are not related generically
generosity n. the trait of being willing to give your money or time; acting generously
generous adj. willing to give and share unstintingly; a generous donation; not petty in character and mind; unusually generous in his judgment of people; more than adequate; a generous portion
generously adv. in a generous manner
generousness n. the trait of being willing to give your money or time
genesis n. an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
genet n. agile Old World viverrine having a spotted coat and long ringed tail
genetic adj. tending to occur among members of a family usually by heredity; of or relating to or produced by or being a gene; genetic code; of or relating to the science of genetics; genetic research
genetical adj. of or relating to the science of genetics
genetically adv. by genetic mechanisms; genetically passed down talents
geneticist n. a scientist who specializes in genetics
genetics n. the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms
geneva n. made in the Netherlands
genial adj. diffusing warmth and friendliness; a genial host; of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw; conducive to comfort; beneficial; the genial sunshine
geniality n. a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
genially adv. in an affable manner
genic adj. of or relating to or produced by or being a gene; genic combinations
genie n. a spirit believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals
genip n. tropical American tree bearing a small edible fruit with green leathery skin and sweet juicy translucent pulp; round one-inch Caribbean fruit with green leathery skin and sweet juicy translucent pulp; eaten like grapes
genipa n. any tree of the genus Genipa bearing yellow flowers and edible fruit with a thick rind
genipap n. succulent thick-rinded orange-sized tropical fruit
genital adj. of or relating to the external sex organs; genital herpes
genitalia n. external sex organ
genitals n. external sex organ
genitive adj. (grammar) serving to express or indicate possession; the genitive endings@n. the case expressing ownership
genitor n. a natural father or mother
genitourinary adj. of or related to the genital and urinary organs or their functions
genius n. someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality; unusual mental ability; someone who is very highly skilled; exceptional creative ability; a natural talent; he has a genius for interior decorating
genlisea n. rootless carnivorous swamp plants having at the base of the stem a rosette of foliage and trap-leaves consisting of slender tubes swollen in the middle; each tube passes into two long spirally twisted arms with stiff hairs
genocide n. systematic killing of a racial or cultural group
genoise n. rich and delicate Italian sponge cake
genome n. one haploid set of chromosomes with the genes they contain; the full DNA sequence of an organism
genomics n. the branch of genetics that studies organisms in terms of their genomes (their full DNA sequences)
genotype n. a group of organisms sharing a specific genetic constitution; the particular alleles at specified loci present in an organism
genotypic adj. of or relating to or constituting a genotype
genotypical adj. of or relating to or constituting a genotype; genotypical pattern
genre n. a kind of literary or artistic work; a style of expressing yourself in writing; a class of artistic endeavor having a characteristic form or technique
gens n. family based on male descent
gent n. informal abbreviation of `gentleman'; a boy or man
gentamicin n. an antibiotic that is derived from an actinomycete; used in treating infections of the urinary tract
genteel adj. marked by refinement in taste and manners; a genteel old lady
genteelly adv. in a genteel manner; the English lived genteelly in India
genteelness n. elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
gentian n. any of various plants of the family Gentianaceae especially the genera Gentiana and Gentianella and Gentianopsis
gentianella n. low-growing alpine plant cultivated for its dark glossy green leaves in basal rosettes and showy solitary bell-shaped blue flowers
gentile n. a person who does not acknowledge your God@adj. belonging to or characteristic of non-Jewish peoples
gentility n. elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
gentle v. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; give a title to someone@adj. soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe; a gentle reprimand; having or showing a kindly or tender nature; the gentle touch of her hand
gentlefolk also gentlefolks n. pl. persons of good family and breeding
gentleman n. a man of refinement; a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
gentlemanlike adj. befitting a man of good breeding
gentlemanly adj. befitting a man of good breeding; gentlemanly behavior
gentleness n. the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual; mildness of manner or disposition
gentlewoman n. a woman of refinement
gently adv. in a gradual manner; a gently sloping terrain; in a gentle manner; he talked gently to the injured animal; with little weight or force
gentry n. the most powerful members of a society
genu n. hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
genuflect v. bow in church or before a religious superior or image; bow in a servile manner
genuflection n. the act of bending the knees in worship or reverence
genuflexion n. the act of bending the knees in worship or reverence
genuine adj. not fake or counterfeit; a genuine Picasso; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed; genuine emotion; being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something; a genuine dilemma
genuinely adv. in accordance with truth or fact or reality; a genuinely open society; genuinely; with authority
genuineness n. the state of being genuine; undisputed credibility
genus n. a general kind of something; ignore the genus communism; (biology) taxonomic group containing one or more species
geocentric adj. having the earth as the center
geochemistry n. the chemistry of the earth's crust
geodesic n. (mathematics) the shortest line between two points on a mathematically defined surface (as a straight line on a plane or a an arc of a great circle on a sphere)@adj. of or resembling a geodesic dome; of or relating to or determined by geodesy
geodesical adj. of or relating to or determined by geodesy
geodesy n. the branch of geology that studies the shape of the earth and the determination of the exact position of geographical points
geodetic adj. of or relating to or determined by geodesy
geographer n. an expert on geography
geographic adj. of or relating to the science of geography; determined by geography; the north and south geographic poles
geographical adj. of or relating to the science of geography; determined by geography
geographically adv. with respect to geography; they are geographically closer to the center of town
geographics n. study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
geography n. study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
geologic adj. of or relating to or based on geology; geologic forces
geological adj. of or relating to or based on geology; geological formations
geologically adv. with respect to geology; geologically speaking, this area is extremely interesting
geologist n. a specialist in geology
geology n. a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks; the geological features of the earth
geometer n. a mathematician specializing in geometry
geometric adj. (fine arts) characterized by simple geometric forms in design and decoration; a buffalo hide painted with red and black geometric designs; of or relating to or determined by geometry
geometrical adj. of or relating to or determined by geometry; (fine arts) characterized by simple geometric forms in design and decoration
geometrically adv. with respect to geometry; this shape is geometrically interesting; in a geometric fashion; it grew geometrically
geometrician n. a mathematician specializing in geometry
geometrid n. slender-bodied broad-winged moth whose larvae are called measuring worms
geometry n. the pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces
geomorphologic adj. (geology) pertaining to geological structure
geomorphology n. the branch of geology that studies the characteristics and configuration and evolution of rocks and land forms
geophysical adj. of or concerned with geophysics; geophysical sciences
geophysicist n. a specialist in geology
geophysics n. geology that uses physical principles to study properties of the earth
geophyte n. a perennial plant that propagates by underground bulbs or tubers or corms
geophytic adj. of or relating to geophytes
geopolitical adj. of or relating to geopolitics
geopolitics n. the study of the effects of economic geography on the powers of the state
georgette n. a thin silk dress material
geosphere n. the solid part of the earth
geostationary adj. marked by an orbit with a period of 24 hours so that a position in such an orbit is fixed with respect to the earth
geosynchronous adj. marked by an orbit with a period of 24 hours so that a position in such an orbit is fixed with respect to the earth; a geosynchronous satellite
geotropism n. an orienting response to gravity
geranium n. any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae
gerardia n. any plant of the genus Gerardia
gerbil n. small Old World burrowing desert rodent with long soft pale fur and hind legs adapted for leaping
gerbille n. small Old World burrowing desert rodent with long soft pale fur and hind legs adapted for leaping
gerenuk n. slender east African antelope with slim neck and backward-curving horns
gerfalcon n. large and rare arctic falcon having white and dark color phases
geriatric adj. of or relating to the aged; geriatric disorder; of or relating to or practicing geriatrics; geriatric hospital
geriatrician n. a specialist in gerontology
geriatrics n. the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people
germ n. anything that provides inspiration for later work; a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use
germander n. any of various plants of the genus Teucrium
germane adj. having close kinship and appropriateness; he asks questions that are germane and central to the issue
germaneness n. pertinence by virtue of a close relation to the matter at hand
germanite n. a rare reddish-gray mineral consisting of a copper iron germanium sulfide
germanium n. a brittle gray crystalline element that is a semiconducting metalloid (resembling silicon) used in transistors; occurs in germanite and argyrodite
germfree adj. free from germs or pathogenic organisms; sterile; a germfree environment
germicidal adj. preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms
germicide n. an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys disease-carrying microorganisms
germinal adj. containing seeds of later development
germinate v. produce buds, branches, or germinate; of plants
germination n. the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow
germy adj. full of germs or pathological microorganisms; the water in New York harbor is oily and dirty and germy
gerontological adj. of or relating to or practicing geriatrics
gerontologist n. a specialist in gerontology
gerontology n. the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people
gerrymander v. divide unfairly and to one's advantage; of voting districts@n. an act of gerrymandering (dividing a voting area so as to give your own party an unfair advantage)
gerund n. a noun formed from a verb (such as the `-ing' form of an English verb when used as a noun)
gerundial adj. (grammar) relating to or like a gerund; the gerundial suffix `-ing'
gesneria n. any plant of the genus Gesneria
gesneriad n. any of numerous tropical or subtropical small shrubs or treelets or epiphytic vines of the family Gesneriaceae: African violet; Cape primroses; gloxinia
gestalt n. a configuration or pattern of elements so unified as a whole that it cannot be described merely as a sum of its parts
gestapo n. a secret-police organization operating especially against suspected political criminals
gestate v. be pregnant with
gestation n. the period during which an embryo develops (about 266 days in humans); the state of being pregnant
gestational adj. of or relating to gestation
gesticulate v. show, express or direct through movement
gesticulating adj. making gestures while speaking; her gesticulating hands and arms made words almost unnecessary
gesticulation n. the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
gestural adj. used of the language of the deaf; being other than verbal communication; the study of gestural communication
gesture v. show, express or direct through movement@n. motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling; the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
gesundheit interj. used to wish good health especially to one who has just sneezed
get v. come into the possession of something concrete or abstract; enter or assume a certain state or condition; cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition; receive a specified treatment (abstract)
geta n. footwear usually with wooden soles
getable adj. capable of being attained or accomplished; capable of being obtained
getatable adj. (informal) capable of being reached or attained; a very getatable man
getaway n. the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration; a rapid escape (as by criminals); the thieves made a clean getaway
gettable adj. capable of being attained or accomplished; capable of being obtained
getting n. the act of acquiring something; did you hear about his getting a car?
getup n. a set of clothing (with accessories)
gewgaw n. cheap showy jewelry or ornament or clothing
geyser v. to overflow like a geyser@n. a spring that discharges hot water and steam
gharry n. a horse-drawn carriage in India
ghastliness n. the quality of being ghastly
ghastly adj. shockingly repellent; inspiring horror; ghastly wounds; gruesomely indicative of death or the dead; ghastly shrieks
ghat n. stairs in India leading down to a landing on the water
ghatti n. an Indian gum from the dhawa tree; used as a substitute for gum arabic
ghee n. clarified butter used in Indian cookery
gherkin n. any of various small cucumbers pickled whole; small prickly cucumber
ghetto n. a residential district of a city in which Jews are required to live
ghettoize v. put in a ghetto
ghillie n. a shoe without a tongue and with decorative lacing up the instep
ghost v. move like a ghost; haunt like a ghost; pursue; write for someone else@n. a mental representation of some haunting experience; he looked like he had seen a ghost; a writer who gives the credit of authorship to someone else
ghostfish n. eellike Atlantic bottom fish with large almost vertical mouth
ghostlike adj. like or being a phantom
ghostliness n. strangeness by virtue of being mysterious and inspiring fear
ghostly adj. like or being a phantom; a ghostly face at the window
ghostwrite v. write for someone else
ghostwriter n. a writer who gives the credit of authorship to someone else
ghoul n. someone who takes bodies from graves and sells them for anatomical dissection; an evil spirit or ghost
ghoulish adj. suggesting the horror of death and decay
giant adj. of great mass; huge and bulky@n. any creature of exceptional size; a person of exceptional importance and reputation; an unusually large enterprise; Walton built a retail giant; a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
giantess n. a female giant
giantism n. excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland; excessive largeness of stature
giardia n. a suspected cause of diarrhea in humans
gibber n. unintelligible talking@v. speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly; chatter inarticulately; of monkeys
gibberellin n. a plant hormone isolated from a fungus; used in promoting plant growth
gibberish n. unintelligible talking
gibbet v. hang on a gibbet; expose to ridicule or public scorn@n. a wooden frame from which condemned persons are executed by hanging
gibbon n. smallest and most perfectly anthropoid arboreal ape having long arms and no tail; of southern Asia and East Indies
gibbose adj. (used of the moon) more than half full
gibbosity n. something that protrudes
gibbous adj. (used of the moon) more than half full
gibbousness n. something that protrudes
gibe n. an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect@v. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; laugh or scoff at
gibelike adj. abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
gibingly adv. in a disrespectful jeering manner
giblet n. edible viscera of a fowl
giblets n. edible viscera of a fowl
giddily adv. in a giddy light-headed manner
giddiness n. an impulsive scatterbrained manner; a reeling sensation; feeling about to fall
giddy adj. having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling; had a headache and felt giddy; lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
gidgee n. scrubby Australian acacia having extremely foul-smelling blossoms
gift v. give qualities or abilities to; give as a present; make a gift of@n. something acquired without compensation; natural qualities or talents; the act of giving
gifted adj. showing a natural aptitude for something
gig n. long and light rowing boat; especially for racing; an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish; a cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies; used when fish are not biting
gigabyte n. a unit of information equal to one billion (1,000,000,000) bytes or one thousand megabytes
gigacycle n. 1,000,000,000 periods per second
gigahertz n. 1,000,000,000 periods per second
gigantic adj. so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth; a gigantic redwood
gigantism n. excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland; excessive largeness of stature
giggle v. laugh nervously@n. a foolish or nervous laugh
gigolo n. a man who has sex with and is supported by a woman
gigot n. lamb leg suitable for roasting
gilbert n. a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
gild n. a formal association of people with similar interests@v. decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold
gilded adj. having the deep slightly brownish color of gold; based on pretense; deceptively pleasing; the gilded and perfumed but inwardly rotten nobility; rich and superior in quality; gilded dining rooms
gilder n. someone whose occupation is apply an overlay of gold or gilt
gildhall n. (archaic) the meeting place of a medieval guild
gilding n. a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
gill n. a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters; a United States liquid unit equal to 4 fluid ounces
gilled adj. provided with gills; a gilled tadpole
gillie n. a young male attendant on a Scottish Highland chief; a shoe without a tongue and with decorative lacing up the instep
gillyflower n. any of several Old World plants cultivated for their brightly colored flowers; Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors
gilt n. a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold@adj. having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
gimbaled adj. supported on gimbals and remaining steady or level when the base tips
gimbals n. a contrivance that allows an object (such as a ship's compass) to remain horizontal even as its support tips
gimcrack adj. tastelessly showy
gimcrackery n. ornamental objects of no great value
gimcracks n. ornamental objects of no great value
gimel n. the 3rd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
gimlet n. gin or vodka and lime juice; hand tool for boring holes
gimmick n. something whose name is either forgotten or not known; any clever (deceptive) maneuver
gimmickry n. a collection of gimmicks
gimp n. disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
gimpiness n. disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
gimpy adj. crippled, lame
gin n. strong liquor flavored with juniper berries; a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a noose; a machine that separates the seeds from raw cotton fibers@v. separate the seeds from (cotton) with a cotton gin; trap with a gin; gin game
ginep n. tropical American tree bearing a small edible fruit with green leathery skin and sweet juicy translucent pulp
ginger n. perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems; dried ground gingerroot; pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant@adj. (used especially of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color@v. add ginger to
gingerbread n. cake flavored with ginger
gingerly adv. in a gingerly manner; gingerly I raised the edge of the blanket@adj. with extreme care or delicacy; they proceeded with gingerly footwork over the jagged stones
gingerol n. derived from ginger; source of the hotness of ginger
gingerroot n. pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant; used fresh as a seasoning especially in Oriental cookery
gingersnap n. crisp cookie flavored with ginger
gingery adj. having a piquant burning taste of spices or peppers; gingery Chinese food; (used especially of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color; a man with gingery hair and bright blue eyes
gingham n. a clothing fabric in a plaid weave
gingiva n. the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
gingival adj. of or relating to the gums
gingivitis n. inflammation of the gums
gingko n. deciduous dioecious Chinese tree having fan-shaped leaves and fleshy yellow seeds; exists almost exclusively in cultivation especially as an ornamental street tree
ginglymus n. a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane
ginkgo n. deciduous dioecious Chinese tree having fan-shaped leaves and fleshy yellow seeds; exists almost exclusively in cultivation especially as an ornamental street tree
ginmill n. a room where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
ginseng n. aromatic root of ginseng plants; Chinese herb with palmately compound leaves and small greenish flowers and forked aromatic roots believed to have medicinal powers
gipsywort n. hairy Eurasian herb with two-lipped white flowers
giraffe n. tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa
girandola n. an ornate candle holder; often with a mirror
girandole n. an ornate candle holder; often with a mirror
girasol n. an opal with flaming orange and yellow and red colors; tall perennial with hairy stems and leaves; widely cultivated for its large irregular edible tubers
gird v. prepare for a military confrontation; encircle or bind; put a girdle on or around; bind with something round or circular
girder n. a beam made usually of steel; a main support in a structure
girdle v. cut a girdle around (a plant) so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients; put a girdle on or around@n. a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
girl n. a young woman; a youthful female person; the baby was a girl; a female human offspring; a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved; a friendly informal reference to a grown woman
girlfriend n. any female friend; Mary and her girlfriend organized the party; a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved; his girlfriend kicked him out
girlhood n. the childhood of a girl
girlish adj. befitting or characteristic of a young girl; girlish charm
girlishly adv. like a girl; she was girlishly shy
girlishness n. being characteristic of a girl
giro n. (British) a check given by the British government to someone who is unemployed; it can be cashed either at a bank or at the post office
girt v. encircle or bind
girth v. encircle or bind; tie a cinch around@n. the distance around a person's body; band around a horse's belly that holds the saddle in place
gismo n. gadget
gist n. the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work; the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience: the gist of the prosecutor's argument
gittern n. medieval musical instrument resembling a guitar
give v. cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense; be the cause or source of; transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody@n. the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
giveaway n. (informal) a gift of public land or resources for the private gain of a limited group; an unintentional disclosure; a television or radio program in which contestants compete for awards
given n. an assumption that is taken for granted@adj. specified in advance; a given number; acknowledged as a supposition; given the engine's condition, it is a wonder that it started; having possession delivered or transferred without compensation
givenness n. the quality of being granted as a supposition; of being acknowledged or assumed
giver n. someone who devotes themselves completely; person who makes a gift of property
giving n. the act of giving; the imparting of news or promises etc.; he gave us the news and made a great show of the giving; disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return@adj. given or giving freely
gizmo n. something whose name is either forgotten or not known; a device that very useful for a particular job
gizzard n. thick-walled muscular pouch below the crop in many birds and reptiles for grinding food
glabrous adj. (biology) having no hair or similar growth; smooth; glabrous stems
glace adj. used especially of fruits
glacial adj. relating to or derived from a glacier; glacial deposit; devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain; a glacial handshake; extremely cold; glacial winds
glacially adv. by a glacier; glacially deposited material
glaciate v. cover with ice or snow or a glacier; become frozen and covered with glaciers
glaciated adj. covered with ice (as by a glacier) or affected by glacial action
glaciation n. the process of covering with glaciers or masses of ice
glacier n. a slowly moving mass of ice
glad adj. showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy; glad you are here; (`lief' is archaic) very willing; glad to help; feeling happy appreciation; glad of the fire's warmth; cheerful and bright; a glad May morning
gladden v. make glad or happy; become glad or happy
gladdened adj. made joyful
gladdon n. iris with purple flowers and evil-smelling leaves; southern and western Europe and North Africa
glade n. a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
gladfulness n. experiencing joy and pleasure
gladiator n. (ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat; a professional boxer
gladiatorial adj. of or relating to or resembling gladiators or their combat; gladiatorial combats
gladiola n. any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated
gladiolus n. any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated; the large central part of the breastbone
gladly adv. in a willing manner; this was gladly agreed to
gladness n. experiencing joy and pleasure
gladsome adj. experiencing or expressing gladness or joy; a gladsome smile
gladsomeness n. experiencing joy and pleasure
gladstone n. a large travelling bag made of stiff leather
glamor n. alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
glamorization n. the act of glamorizing; making something or someone more beautiful (often in a superficial way)
glamorize v. interpret romantically; make glamorous
glamorous adj. having an air of allure, romance and excitement; glamorous movie stars
glamour n. alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)@v. cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
glamourise v. make glamorous
glamourous adj. having an air of allure, romance and excitement
glance v. throw a glance at; take a brief look at; is archaic; rebound after hitting@n. a quick look
gland n. any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream
glanders n. a destructive and contagious bacterial disease of horses
glandular adj. relating to or affecting or functioning as a gland; glandular malfunctions; derived from or prompted by a natural tendency; a glandular aversion to materialistic values
glans n. a small rounded gland-like structure; especially that at the end of the penis or clitoris
glare v. look at with a fixed gaze; be sharply reflected; shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light; shine intensely@n. great brightness; a glare of sunlight; an angry stare
glareole n. Old World shorebird with long pointed wings and short legs; closely related to the coursers
glaring adj. shining intensely; the glaring sun; conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible; a glaring error
glaringly adv. in a glaring manner; it was glaringly obvious
glary adj. shining intensely
glass n. a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure; a glass container for holding liquids while drinking@v. furnish with glass, as of a window; scan with binoculars, as for game in the forest; enclose with glass
glassblower n. someone skilled in blowing bottles from molten glass
glassblowing n. the art of shaping a mass of glass that has been softened by heat by blowing air into it through a tube -- glassblower n.
glasscutter n. someone who cuts or grinds designs on glass; someone who cuts flat glass to size
glassed adj. fitted or covered with glass
glasses n. a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
glassful n. the quantity a glass will hold
glasshouse n. a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions
glassless adj. not furnished with glass
glassmaker n. some who makes glass
glassware n. an article made of glass
glasswork n. an article made of glass
glassworker n. someone who cuts flat glass to size
glassworks n. a place where glass is made
glasswort n. bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash
glassy adj. resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness; the glassy surface of the lake; used of eyes lacking liveliness; a glassy stare
glaucoma n. increased pressure in the eyeball causes damage to the optic disc and impaired vision (sometimes progressing to blindness)
glauconite n. a green mineral consisting of hydrated silicate of potassium or iron or magnesium or aluminum; found in greensand
glaucous adj. having a frosted look from a powdery coating, as on plants; glaucous stems
glaze n. any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods@v. coat with a glaze, as of pottery, for example; become glassy; of eyes; Her eyes glaze over when she is bored; furnish with glass, as of a window
glazed adj. used of eyes lacking liveliness; his eyes were glazed over with boredom; fitted or covered with glass; four glazed walls; having a shiny surface or coating; glazed fabrics
glazer n. someone who cuts flat glass to size
glazier n. someone who cuts flat glass to size
gleam v. be shiny, as if wet; shine brightly, like a star or a light; appear briefly@n. an appearance of reflected light; a flash of light (especially reflected light)
gleaming adj. bright with a steady but subdued shining; the gleaming brass on the altar@n. a flash of light (especially reflected light); an appearance of reflected light
glean v. gather, as of as crops
gleaner n. someone who picks up grain left in the field by the harvesters; someone who gather something in small pieces (e.g. information) slowly and carefully
gleanings n. pl. things acquired by gleaning
gleba n. fleshy spore-bearing inner mass of e.g. a puffball or stinkhorn
glebe n. plot of land belonging to an English parish church or an ecclesiastical office
glee n. great merriment; malicious satisfaction
gleeful adj. full of high-spirited delight
gleefully adv. in a joyous and gleeful manner; the old man had greeted her gleefully
gleefulness n. great merriment
gleeman n. minstrel
gleet n. a thin morbid discharge as from a wound or esp. chronic gonorrhea
glen n. (Scottish) a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
glengarry n. a woolen cap of Scottish origin
glia n. sustentactular tissue that surrounds and supports neurons in the central nervous system; glial and neural cells together compose the tissue of the central nervous system
glib adj. marked by lack of intellectual depth; glib generalizations; having only superficial plausibility; glib promises; artfully persuasive in speech; a glib tongue
glibly adv. with superficial plausibility; he talked glibly
glibness n. a kind of fluent easy superficiality; the glibness of a high-pressure salesman
glide v. move smoothly and effortlessly; fly a glider plane; cause to move or pass silently, smoothly, or imperceptibly@n. a vowel-like sound that serves as a consonant; the act of sliding or gliding; the activity of flying a glider
glider n. supported by dynamic action of air against its surfaces
gliding n. the activity of flying a glider
glimmer n. a flash of light (especially reflected light)@v. shine brightly, like a star or a light
glimmering adj. shining softly and intermittently; glimmering candlelight
glimmery adj. shining softly and intermittently
glimpse n. a quick look; a brief or incomplete view; from the window he could catch a glimpse of the lake; a vague indication; he caught only a glimpse of the professor's meaning@v. catch a glimpse of; see briefly
glint v. be shiny, as if wet; throw a glance at; take a brief look at; glint is archaic@n. a momentary flash of light; a momentary brightness
glinting adj. having brief brilliant points or flashes of light; glinting eyes
glioma n. a tumor of the brain consisting of neuroglia
gliricidia n. any of several small deciduous trees valued for their dark wood and dense racemes of nectar-rich pink flowers grown in great profusion on arching branches; roots and bark and leaves and seeds are poisonous
glissade v. perform a glissade, in ballet@n. a gliding or sliding step in ballet
glissando adv. with a rapidly executed series of notes; this should be played glissando, please@n. a rapid series of ascending or descending notes on the musical scale
glisten n. the quality of glittering or sparkling brightly@v. be shiny, as if wet
glistening adj. reflecting light; glistening bodies of swimmers
glister n. the quality of glittering or sparkling brightly
glistering adj. having brief brilliant points or flashes of light; `glistering' is an archaic term
glitch n. a fault or defect in a system or machine
glitter v. be shiny, as if wet@n. the quality of glittering or sparkling brightly; the occurrence of a small flash or spark
glittering adj. having brief brilliant points or flashes of light; his glittering eyes were cold and malevolent
glittery adj. having brief brilliant points or flashes of light; glittery costume jewelry
glitz n. tasteless showiness
gloaming n. the time of day immediately following sunset
gloat v. dwell on with satisfaction; gaze at or think about something with great self-satisfaction, gratification, or joy@n. malicious satisfaction
gloating n. malicious satisfaction
gloatingly adv. in a gloating manner; he spoke gloatingly about people he had cheated out of their money
glob n. a compact mass
global adj. involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope; global war; having the shape of a sphere or ball
globally adv. throughout the world; this is globally significant
globe n. the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet on which we live; any object with a spherical shape; a sphere on which a map (especially of the earth) is represented
globefish n. any of numerous marine fishes whose elongated spiny body can inflate itself with water or air to form a globe; several species contain a potent nerve poison; closely related to spiny puffers
globeflower n. any of several plants of the genus Trollius having globose yellow flowers
globetrotter n. someone who travels widely and often
globigerina n. marine protozoan having a rounded shell with spiny processes
globin n. a colorless protein obtained by removing heme from hemoglobin
globose adj. having the shape of a sphere or ball
globosity n. the roundness of a 3-dimensional object
globular adj. having the shape of a sphere or ball
globularness n. the roundness of a 3-dimensional object
globule n. a small globe or ball
globulin n. a family of proteins found in blood and milk and muscle and in plant seed
glockenspiel n. a percussion instrument consisting of a set of graduated metal bars mounted on a frame and played with small hammers
glogg n. Scandinavian punch made of claret and aquavit with spices and raisins and orange peel and sugar
glom v. take by theft; seize upon or latch onto something
glomerular adj. of or relating to glomeruli
glomerulus n. a small intertwined group of capillaries in the malpighian body
gloom n. a state of partial or total darkness; he struck a match to dispell the gloom; a feeling of melancholy apprehension; an atmosphere of depression and melancholy; gloom pervaded the office
gloomful adj. depressingly dark; `gloomful' is archaic
gloomily adv. with gloom; such a change is gloomily foreseen by many
gloominess n. an atmosphere of depression and melancholy; a feeling of melancholy apprehension; excessive sadness and mournfulness
glooming adj. depressingly dark; the glooming interior of an old inn
gloomy adj. characterized by hopelessness; filled with gloom; gloomy at the thought of what he had to face; depressing in character or appearance; gloomy tenements; depressingly dark; the gloomy forest
glorification n. a state of high honor; a portrayal of something as ideal; the act of glorifying (as in worship); the glorification of God
glorified adj. accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing
glorify v. praise, glorify, or honor:; glorify one's spouse's cooking; bestow glory upon; cause to seem more splendid
gloriosa n. any plant of the genus Gloriosa of tropical Africa and Asia; a perennial herb climbing by means of tendrils at leaf tips having showy yellow to red or purple flowers; all parts are poisonous
glorious adj. having or deserving or conferring glory; a long and glorious career; having or worthy of pride; bringing great happiness and thankfulness; glorious freedom
gloriously adv. with glory or in a glorious manner; where others had failed he had gloriously succeeded; blessedly or wonderfully; how gloriously happy she had been during those few fleeting moments of time
glory n. a state of high honor; he valued glory above life itself; brilliant radiant beauty; the glory of the sunrise; an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint@v. rejoice proudly
gloss v. make shiny; provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases@n. an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text; an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge
glossa n. a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
glossary n. an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
glossily adv. in a glossy manner; the magazine was glossily printed
glossina n. blood-sucking African fly; transmits sleeping sickness etc.
glossiness n. the property of being smooth and shiny
glossitis n. inflammation of the tongue
glossy adj. having a smooth, gleaming surface; glossy auburn hair; (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and glossy especially by pressing between rollers; a dress of glossy sateen
glottal adj. of or relating to or produced by the glottis; glottal stops
glottis n. the vocal apparatus of the larynx; the true vocal folds and the space between them where the voice tone is generated
glove n. gloves worn by fielders in baseball; handwear: covers the hand and wrist; gloves that are big and padded; worn for boxing
gloved adj. having the hands covered with gloves
gloveless adj. devoid of gloves
gloves n. handwear: covers the hand and wrist
glow v. emit a steady even light without flames; esp. of the complexion: show a strong bright color, such as red or pink; shine intensely, as if with heat@n. an alert and refreshed state; light from nonthermal sources
glower v. look at with a fixed gaze; wrinkle one's forehead in a sign of disapproval@n. an angry stare
glowering adj. showing a brooding ill humor
gloweringly adv. in a glowering manner; he stared gloweringly at this morning's headlines
glowing adj. softly bright or radiant; glowing embers; highly enthusiastic; glowing praise; burning steadily without flames; glowing coals@n. the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
glowingly adv. in an enthusiastically glowing manner; in her letter she praised him glowingly
glowworm n. the luminous larva or wingless grub-like female of a firefly
gloxinia n. any of several plants of the genera Gloxinia or Sinningia (greenhouse gloxinias) having showy bell-shaped flowers
gloze v. to make appear right or acceptable; gloss; gloze over a person's faults
glucagon n. a hormone secreted by the pancreas; stimulates increases in blood sugar levels in the blood (thus opposing the action of insulin)
glucinium n. a light strong brittle gray toxic bivalent metallic element
glucocorticoid n. a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals and has anti-inflammatory activity
glucose n. a monosaccharide sugar that has several forms; an important source of physiological energy
glucoside n. a glycoside derived from glucose
glue n. a strong liquid cement@v. join or attach with glue; be fixed as if by glue
glued adj. affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste; he stayed glued to one spot
gluey adj. having the properties of glue
glueyness n. the property of being cohesive and sticky
glug v. make a gurgling sound as of liquid issuing from a bottle
gluiness n. the property of being cohesive and sticky
glum adj. reflecting gloom; showing a brooding ill humor; a glum, hopeless shrug
glume n. small dry membranous bract found in inflorescences of Gramineae and Cyperaceae
glumly adv. in a sullen manner
glumness n. an atmosphere of depression and melancholy; a gloomy ill-tempered feeling
gluon n. a gauge boson that mediates strong interaction among quarks
glut n. the quality of being so overabundant that prices fall@v. overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
glutamate n. a salt or ester of glutamic acid
glutamine n. a crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins; important in protein metabolism
gluteal adj. of or relating to or near the gluteus muscles
glutelin n. a simple protein found in the seeds of cereals
gluten n. a protein substance that remains when starch is removed from cereal grains; gives cohesiveness to dough
gluteus n. any one of three large skeletal muscles that form the buttock and move the thigh
glutinosity n. the property of having a viscosity like jelly
glutinous adj. having the properties of glue
glutinousness n. the property of having a viscosity like jelly
glutted adj. exceeding demand; a glutted market
glutton n. a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess; wolverine of northern Eurasia
gluttonize v. eat a lot and without restraint
gluttonous adj. given to excess in consumption of especially food or drink; over-fed women and their gluttonous husbands
gluttonously adv. in a gluttonous manner; this man eats gluttonously!
gluttony n. habitual eating to excess; eating to excess (personified as one of the deadly sins)
glyburide n. an oral antidiabetic drug (trade names DiaBeta and Micronase) that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas
glyceraldehyde n. a sweet crystalline aldehyde formed by the breakdown of sugars
glyceride n. an ester of glycerol and fatty acids that occurs naturally as fats and fatty oils
glycerin n. a glyceryl ester obtained by saponification of fats and oils
glycerine n. a glyceryl ester obtained by saponification of fats and oils
glycerite n. a medicine made by mixing a substance in glycerin
glycerogel n. a medicated skin preparation made from glycerin and glycerinated gelatin
glycerogelatin n. a medicated skin preparation made from glycerin and glycerinated gelatin
glycerol n. a glyceryl ester obtained by saponification of fats and oils
glycerole n. a medicine made by mixing a substance in glycerin
glycerolize v. place in glycerol; in chemistry
glyceryl n. a trivalent radical derived from glycerol by removing the three hydroxyl radicals
glycine n. the principal amino acid in sugar cane
glycogen n. the form in which carbohydrate are stored
glycol n. a sweet but poisonous syrupy liquid used as an antifreeze and solvent; any of a class of alcohols having 2 hydroxyl groups in each molecule
glycolysis n. a metabolic process that breaks down carbohydrates and sugars through a series of reactions to either pyruvic acid or lactic acid and release energy for the body in the form of ATP
glycoprotein n. a conjugated protein having a carbohydrate component
glycoside n. a group of compounds derived from monosaccharides
glyoxaline n. an organic base C3H4N2; a histamine inhibitor
glyph n. a symbolic figure carved or incised in relief
glyptics n. the art of engraving on precious stones
glyptography n. carvings or engravings (especially on precious stones); carving or engraving esp. on stones
gnarl v. twist into a state of deformity; complain quietly@n. something twisted and tight and swollen
gnarled adj. used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots; gnarled and knotted hands
gnarly adj. used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots
gnash v. grind together, of teeth
gnat n. any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies; British usage
gnatcatcher n. very small North and South American warblers
gnathostome n. a vertebrate animal possessing true jaws
gnaw v. bite or chew on with the teeth; gnaw an old cracker; become ground down or deteriorate
gnawer n. relatively small gnawing animals having a single pair of constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing
gneiss n. a laminated metamorphic rock similar to granite
gnetum n. small tropical tree with tiered branches and divaricate branchlets having broad glossy dark green leaves; exploited for its edible young leaves and seeds that provide a fine flour
gnome n. a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure; a short pithy saying expressing a general truth
gnomic adj. relating to or containing gnomes
gnomish adj. used of small deformed creatures
gnomon n. the stationary arm whose shadow indicates the time on the sundial
gnosis n. intuitive knowledge of spiritual truths; said to have been possessed by ancient Gnostics
gnostic adj. possessing intellectual or esoteric knowledge of spiritual things@n. an advocate of gnosticism
gnu n. large African antelope having a head with horns like an ox and a long tufted tail
go n. a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else); it's my go@adj. functioning correctly and ready for action; all systems are go@v. change location; move, travel, or proceed; How fast does your new car go?
goad v. give heart or courage to; urge with or as if with a goad; prod or urge as if with a log stick; goad or provoke,as by constant criticism@n. a pointed instrument used to prod into motion; a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
goaded adj. compelled forcibly by an outside agency; mobs goaded by blind hatred
goading n. a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
goal n. the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it; a successful attempt at scoring; the winning goal came with less than a minute left to play
goalie n. the hockey player assigned to protect the goal
goalkeeper n. the hockey player assigned to protect the goal
goalless adj. having no points scores
goalmouth n. (hockey or soccer) the area immediately in front of the goal
goalpost n. one of a pair of posts (usually joined by a crossbar) that are set up as a goal at each end of a playing field
goaltender n. the hockey player assigned to protect the goal
goat n. any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns; a victim of ridicule or pranks
goatee n. a small chin beard trimmed into a point; named for its resemblance to a goat's beard
goateed adj. having a small pointed chin beard
goatfish n. brightly colored tropical fishes with chin barbels
goatherd n. a person who tends a flock of goats
goatherder n. a person who tends a flock of goats
goatsbeard n. weedy European annual with yellow flowers; naturalized in United States
goatsfoot n. short-stemmed South African plant with bluish flowers
goatskin n. the hide of a goat
goatsucker n. mainly crepuscular or nocturnal nonpasserine birds with mottled grayish-brown plumage and large eyes; feed on insects
gob n. a man who serves as a sailor
gobbet n. a lump or chunk of raw meat
gobble v. eat hastily without proper chewing; make a gurgling sound, characteristic of turkeys@n. the characteristic sound made by a turkey cock
gobbledegook n. wordy and generally unintelligible jargon
gobbledygook n. incomprehensible or pompous jargon of specialists
gobbler n. male turkey
goblet n. a drinking glass with a base and stem; a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup
goblin n. (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
gobs n. a large number or amount
goby n. small spiny-finned fish of coastal or brackish waters having a large head and elongated tapering body having the ventral fins modified as a sucker
god n. any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force; a man of such superior qualities that he seems like a deity to other people; he was a god among men
godchild n. an infant who is sponsored by an adult (the godparent) at baptism
goddam adj. expletives used informally as intensifiers; he's a damn (or goddam or goddamned) fool@adv. (intensifier) extremely
goddamn adv. (intensifier) extremely; you are goddamn right!@adj. used as expletives; oh, damn (or goddamn)!; expletives used informally as intensifiers
goddamned adj. expletives used informally as intensifiers; I'll be damned (or blessed or darned or goddamned) if I'll do any such thing@adv. (intensifier) extremely
goddaughter n. a female godchild
goddess n. a female deity
godfather n. any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism; someone having a relation analogous to that of a male sponsor to his godchild
godforsaken adj. located in a dismal or remote area; desolate; a godforsaken wilderness crossroads; pitiable in circumstances especially through abandonment
godhead n. divine nature or essence; deity; the nature of God especially as existing in three persons
godhood n. divinity
godless adj. not revering god
godlessness n. the doctrine or belief that there is no God; impiety by virtue of not being a godly person
godlike adj. appropriate to or befitting a god; a man of godlike sagacity; being or having the nature of a god
godliness n. piety by virtue of being a godly person
godly adj. showing great reverence for god; a godly man; emanating from God
godmother n. any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
godown n. a warehouse in the East (India or Malaya)
godparent n. a person who sponsors someone (the godchild) at baptism
godsend n. a sudden unexpected piece of good fortune
godson n. a male godchild
godwit n. large wading bird that resembles a curlew; has a long slightly upturned bill
goer n. someone who leaves
goethite n. a red or yellow or brown mineral; an oxide of iron that is a common constituent of rust
goffer n. a zealously energetic person (especially a salesman); an ornamental frill made by pressing pleats
goggle v. look with amazement; look stupidly
goggles n. spectacles worn to protect the eyes
going adj. in full operation; a going concern@n. act of departing; euphemistic expressions for death; advancing toward a goal; persuading him was easy going or
goiter n. enlarged thyroid gland resulting from iodine deficiency
goitre n. enlarged thyroid gland resulting from iodine deficiency
goitrogen n. any substance (such as thiouracil) that induces the formation of a goiter
gold n. coins made of gold; a deep yellow color; he admired the gold of her hair@adj. made from or covered with gold; gold coins; having the deep slightly brownish color of gold; a gold carpet
goldbeater n. an artisan who beats gold into gold leaf
goldbrick n. a soldier who performs his duties without proper care or effort; an idle worthless person; a brick-shaped block that looks like gold but is not; anything that is supposed to be valuable but turns out to be worthless
goldbricking n. the evasion of work or duty@adj. shirking your assigned duties; too many goldbricking employees
goldcrest n. European kinglet with a black-bordered yellow crown patch
goldcup n. any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
golden adj. having the deep slightly brownish color of gold; long aureate (or golden) hair; marked by peace and prosperity; a golden era; made from or covered with gold; the golden calf
goldenbush n. a plant of the genus Haplopappus; any of various much-branched yellow-flowered shrubs of the genus Chrysothamnus; western North America
goldeneye n. a variety of green lacewing; large-headed swift-flying diving duck of arctic regions
goldenrod n. any of numerous chiefly summer-blooming and fall-blooming North American plants especially of the genus Solidago
goldenseal n. perennial herb of northeastern United States having a thick knotted yellow rootstock and large rounded leaves
goldfield n. a district where gold is mined
goldfields n. small slender woolly annual with very narrow opposite leaves and branches bearing solitary golden-yellow flower heads; southwestern Oregon to Baja California and Arizona; often cultivated
goldfinch n. American finch whose male has yellow body plumage in summer; small European finch having a crimson face and yellow-and-black wings
goldfish n. small golden or orange-red freshwater fishes of Eurasia used as pond or aquarium fishes
goldilocks n. early-flowering perennial of southern and southeastern Europe with flower heads resembling those of goldenrod
goldmine n. a sudden happening that brings very good fortune; a mine where gold ore is dug
goldplate v. plate with gold; goldplate a watch
goldsmith n. an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
goldstone n. aventurine spangled densely with fine gold-colored particles
goldthread n. low-growing perennial of North America woodlands having trifoliate leaves and yellow rootstock and white flowers
goldworker n. an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
golem n. (Jewish folklore) an artificially created human being that is given life by supernatural means; a mechanism that can move automatically
golf n. a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes@v. play golf
golfcart n. a motorized cart in which golfers can ride between shots
golfclub n. an implement used by a golfer to hit a golf ball
golfer n. someone who plays the game of golf
golfing n. playing golf
goliath n. someone who is abnormally large
golliwog n. a grotesque black doll
golliwogg n. a grotesque black doll
golosh n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
gomphothere n. extinct elephants of Central and South America; of the Miocene and Pleistocene
gomuti n. Malaysian feather palm with base densely clothed with fibers; yields a sweet sap used in wine and trunk pith yields sago
gonad n. one of the two male reproductive glands
gonadal adj. of or relating to the gonads; gonadal hormones
gonadotropic adj. of or relating to or involving gonadotropin
gonadotropin n. hormone secreted by the pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity
gondola n. a low flat-bottomed railway car with fixed sides but no roof; long narrow flat-bottomed boat propelled by sculling; traditionally used on canals of Venice; car suspended from an airship and carrying personnel and cargo and power plant
gondolier n. a (Venetian) boatman who propels a gondola
gondoliere n. a (Venetian) boatman who propels a gondola
gone adj. not present; having left; everyone is gone now; (informal) destroyed or killed; we are gone geese; (euphemistic); having all been spent; the money is all gone; well in the past; former; bygone days
goner n. a person in desperate straits; someone doomed
gonfalon n. a flag that hangs from a crosspiece or frame
gong v. sound a gong@n. a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a soft-headed drumstick; a percussion instrument consisting of vertical metal tubes of different lengths that are struck with a hammer
goniometer n. determines the angular direction of incoming radio signals
gonococcus n. the pus-producing bacterium that causes gonorrhea
gonorrhea n. a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
gonorrhoea n. a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
goo n. any thick messy substance
goober n. pod of the peanut vine containing usually 2 nuts or seeds; `groundnut' and `monkey nut' are British terms
good adv. (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard@adj. having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified; good news from the hospital@n. benefit
goodby n. a farewell remark
goodbye n. a farewell remark
goodish adj. moderately good of its kind; a goodish wine; large in amount or extent or degree
goodly adj. large in amount or extent or degree; a goodly amount
goodman n. archaic; mister
goodness n. that which is good or valuable or useful; moral excellence or admirableness
goods n. articles of commerce
goodwife n. archaic -- used as a title equivalent to Mrs.; goodwife Brown
goodwill n. (accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets); the friendly hope that something will succeed
goody n. something considered choice to eat
gooey adj. soft and sticky
goof n. a stupid fool@v. commit a faux pas or fault
goofproof v. proof against human misuse, error, etc.
goofy adj. (informal terms); wore a goofy hat
googly n. a cricket ball bowled as if to break one way that actually breaks in the opposite way
gook n. any thick messy substance; a disparaging term for an Asian person (especially for North Vietnamese soldiers in the Vietnam War)
goon n. an awkward stupid person; an aggressive young criminal
gooney n. a variety of albatross with black feet
goonie n. a variety of albatross with black feet
goony n. a variety of albatross with black feet
goosander n. common merganser of Europe and North America
goose n. web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks; a stupid fool; flesh of a goose (domestic or wild)
gooseberry n. spiny Eurasian shrub having greenish purple-tinged flowers and ovoid yellow-green or red-purple berries; currant-like berry used primarily in jams and jellies
goosefish n. fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey
gooseflesh n. symptom of coldness
goosefoot n. any of various weeds of the genus Chenopodium having small greenish flowers
gooselike adj. (informal) having or revealing stupidity
gooseneck n. something in a thin curved form (like the neck of a goose)
goosey adj. (informal) having or revealing stupidity
goosy adj. (informal) having or revealing stupidity
gopher n. a zealously energetic person (especially a salesman); any of various terrestrial burrowing rodents of Old and New Worlds; often destroy crops
gopherwood n. small handsome round-headed deciduous tree having showy white flowers in terminal clusters and heavy hardwood yielding yellow dye
goral n. small goat antelope with small conical horns; of South Asian mountains
gordian adj. extremely intricate; usually in phrase gordian knot
gore v. wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument; cut into gores; gore a skirt@n. coagulated blood from a wound; a triangular piece of cloth; the shedding of blood resulting in murder
gorge n. a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it); a narrow pass (especially one between mountains); the passage between the pharynx and the stomach@v. overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
gorged adj. fed beyond capacity or desire
gorgeous adj. dazzlingly beautiful; a gorgeous Victorian gown
gorgeously adv. in an impressively beautiful manner; the Princess was gorgeously dressed
gorgerin n. the molding at the top of a column
gorget n. armor plate that protects the neck
gorgonian n. corals having a horny of calcareous branching skeleton
gorgonzola n. Italian blue cheese
gorilla n. largest anthropoid ape; terrestrial and vegetarian; of forests of central west Africa
gormandise v. overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
gormandize v. overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
gormless adj. British informal
gorse n. very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe
gory adj. covered with blood; a gory dagger; accompanied by bloodshed
goshawk n. large hawk of Eurasia and North America used in falconry
gosling n. young goose
gosmore n. European weed widely naturalized in North America having yellow flower heads and leaves resembling a cat's ears
gospel n. an unquestionable truth; his word was gospel; the body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
gospeler n. a preacher of the Christian gospel
gospeller n. a preacher of the Christian gospel
gossamer n. an extremely fine-textured silky fabric; filaments from a cobweb@adj. characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy; gossamer shading through his playing; so thin as to transmit light; gossamer cobwebs
gossip v. wag one's tongue; speak about others and reveal secrets or intimacies; chew the fat@n. light informal conversation for social occasions; a report (often malicious) about the doings of other people; the divorce caused much gossip
gossiper n. a person given to gossiping
gossiping n. a conversation that spreads personal information about other people
gossipmongering n. a conversation that spreads personal information about other people
gossipy adj. prone to friendly informal communication
got past tense of get
gothic adj. as if belonging to the Middle Ages; old-fashioned and unenlightened; (literature) characterized by gloom and mystery and the grotesque; gothic novels like `Frankenstein'
gothite n. a red or yellow or brown mineral; an oxide of iron that is a common constituent of rust
gotten past part of get
gouache n. an opaque watercolor prepared with gum; a work executed with opaque watercolors mixed with gum
gouda n. mild cream-colored Dutch cheese shaped in balls
gouge n. an impression in a surface (as made by a blow); a chisel with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves; the act of gouging@v. force with the thumb; gouge out his eyes; obtain by coercion or intimidation; make a groove in
gouger n. a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud
goujon n. large catfish of central United States having a flattened head and projecting jaw
goulash n. a rich meat stew highly seasoned with paprika
gourd n. made from the dried shell of a bottle gourd; any of numerous hard-rinded inedible fruits; any vine of the family Cucurbitaceae that bears hard-rinded fruits
gourde n. the basic unit of money in Haiti
gourmand n. a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
gourmandize v. overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
gourmet n. a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
gout n. a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints
gouty adj. suffering from gout
govern v. impose regulations on; direct or strongly influence the behavior of; exercise authority over; as of nations
governable adj. capable of being controlled
governance n. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a governing body and who administer something; the governance of an association is responsible to its members; the act of governing; exercising authority
governed n. the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
governess n. a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
governing n. the act of governing; exercising authority@adj. responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws; governing bodies
government n. the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit; the government reduced taxes; the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed; tyrannical government
governmental adj. of or relating to the governing authorities; the core of a governmental system; dealing with the affairs or structure of government or politics or the state; governmental policy
governmentally adv. by government; governmentally determined policy
governor n. the head of a state government; a control device that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)
governorship n. the office of governor
gown n. long, usually formal, woman's dress; protective garment worn by surgeons during operations; long flowing outer garment used for official or ceremonial occasions@v. dress in a gown
gowned adj. wearing a gown; beautifully gowned women
goy n. in this sense `Gentile' denotes a Christian as contrasted with a Jew; `goy' is a derogatory word for Christians used by Jews
grab n. the act of catching an object with the hands@adj. taken or to be taken at random@v. take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of; get hold of or seize quickly and easily; make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand
grabber n. a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend
grabby adj. immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
grace n. a state of sanctification by God; elegance and beauty of movement or expression; a sense of propriety and consideration for others; a disposition to kindness and compassion@v. make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
graceful adj. characterized by beauty of movement, style, form etc.; suggesting taste, ease, and wealth
gracefully adv. in a graceful manner; she swooped gracefully; in a gracious or graceful manner
gracefulness n. beautiful carriage
graceless adj. lacking graciousness; a totally graceless hostess; lacking grace; clumsy; a graceless production of the play; lacking social polish
gracelessly adv. without grace; rigidly; in a graceless manner; she moves rather gracelessly
gracelessness n. an unpleasant carriage; the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment)
gracilariid n. small dull or metallic-colored tineoid moths whose larvae mine in plant leaves
gracile adj. slender and graceful
gracility n. elegance and beauty of movement or expression
gracious adj. characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit; gracious even to unexpected visitors; doing or producing good; characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects
graciously adv. in a gracious or graceful manner; he did not have a chance to grow up graciously
graciousness n. excellence of manners or social conduct; the quality of being kind and gentle
grackle n. glossy black Asiatic starling often taught to mimic speech; long-tailed American blackbird having iridescent black plumage
grad n. one-hundredth of a right angle; a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
gradable adj. capable of being graded (for quality or rank or size etc.)
gradation n. relative position in a graded series; a vowel whose quality or length is changed to indicate linguistic distinctions (such as sing sang sung song); the act of arranging in grades
gradational adj. slowly and smoothly
gradatory adj. slowly and smoothly
grade adj. at surface level@n. a body of students who are taught together; a relative position or degree of value in a graded group: lumber of the highest grade@v. assign a rank or rating to; level to the right gradient
graded adj. arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks; (of roads) leveled and drained but not paved
grader n. a judge who assigns grades to something
gradient n. a graded change in the magnitude of some physical quantity or dimension; the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal
grading n. the act of arranging in a graduated series; changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface
gradual n. (Roman Catholic) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass@adj. proceeding in small stages; a gradual increase in prices; of a topographical gradient; not steep or abrupt; a gradual slope
gradualism n. the policy of approaching a desired end by gradual stages
graduality n. the quality of being gradual or of coming about by gradual stages
gradually adv. in a gradual manner; the snake moved gradually toward its victim
gradualness n. the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual; the quality of being gradual or of coming about by gradual stages
graduate v. receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies; confer an academic degree upon@n. a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)@adj. of or relating to studies beyond a bachelor's degree
graduated adj. increasing as the amount taxed increases; decreasing as the amount taxed increases; slowly and smoothly
graduation n. the successful completion of a program of study; an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred; the act of arranging in grades
graffiti n. a rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls
graffito n. a rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls
graft v. cause to grow together parts from different plants; graft the cherry tree branch onto the plum tree; in surgery@n. (surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both donor and recipient
grafting n. the act of grafting something onto something else
graham n. flour made by grinding the entire wheat berry including the bran; (`whole_meal_flour' is British usage)
grail n. (legend) used by Christ at the last supper
grain n. a small hard particle; a grain of sand; cereal grain suitable as food for human beings; used for pearls or diamonds: 50 mg or 1/4 carat; 1/60 dram@v. thoroughly work in; paint (a surface) to make it look like stone or wood; form into grains
grainfield n. a field where grain is grown
graininess n. the quality of being composed of relatively large particles
graining n. a texture like that of wood
grainy adj. composed of or covered with relatively large particles
gram n. a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
grama n. pasture grass of plains of South America and western North America
gramicidin n. an antibiotic produced by a soil bacterium; used chiefly as an antiseptic in treating local infections produced by Gram-positive bacteria
gramma n. pasture grass of plains of South America and western North America
grammar n. studies of the formation of basic linguistic units
grammarian n. a linguist who specializes in the study of grammar and syntax
grammatic adj. of or pertaining to grammar; the grammatic structure of a sentence
grammatical adj. of or pertaining to grammar; grammatical rules; conforming to the rules of grammar or usage accepted by native speakers; spoke in grammatical sentences
grammatically adv. in a grammatical manner; this child already speaks grammatically
grammatolatry n. worship of words
gramme n. a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
gramophone n. an antique record player; the sound of the vibrating needle is amplified acoustically
gramps n. the father of your father or mother
grampus n. predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas; slaty-gray blunt-nosed dolphin common in northern seas
granadilla n. tropical American passionflower yielding the large granadilla fruit; considered best for fruit; Brazilian passionflower cultivated for its deep purple fruit
granadillo n. West Indian tree yielding a fine grade of green ebony
granary n. a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed
grand n. the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100; a piano with the strings on a harp-shaped frame; usually supported by 3 legs@adj. impressive in scale; in the grand manner; of or befitting a lord; impressive in size or scope
grandad n. the father of your father or mother
grandam n. an old woman
grandaunt n. an aunt of your father or mother
grandchild n. a child of your son or daughter
granddad n. the father of your father or mother
granddaddy n. the father of your father or mother
granddaughter n. a female grandchild
grandee n. a nobleman of highest rank in Spain or Portugal
grandeur n. the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand; the quality of being exalted in character or ideals or conduct
grandfather n. the father of your father or mother
grandiloquence n. high_flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation
grandiloquent adj. lofty in style; puffed up with vanity; a grandiloquent and boastful manner
grandiloquently adv. in a rhetorically grandiloquent manner
grandiose adj. impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval; affectedly genteel
grandiosely adv. in a grandiose manner
grandiosity n. high_flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation
grandly adv. in a grand manner; the mansion seemed grandly large by today's standards
grandma n. the mother of your father or mother
grandmother n. the mother of your father or mother
grandnephew n. a son of your niece or nephew
grandness n. a prominent status; unusual largeness in size or extent; the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand; splendid or imposing in size or appearance; the grandness of the architecture
grandniece n. a daughter of your niece or nephew
grandpa n. the father of your father or mother
grandparent n. a parent of your father or mother
grandson n. a male grandchild
grandstand n. the part of the seating at a racecourse or stadium consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats that are under a protective roof
granduncle n. an uncle of your father or mother
grange n. an outlying farm
granger n. a person who operates a farm
granite n. plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; something having the quality of granite (unyielding firmness); a man of granite
granitelike adj. hard as granite
graniteware n. a kind of ironware with stone gray enamel
granitic adj. hard as granite; a granitic fist; having austere inflexibility; granitic morality
grannie n. the mother of your father or mother
granny n. the mother of your father or mother; an old woman; a reef knot crossed the wrong way and therefore insecure
granola n. cereal made of especially rolled oats with dried fruits and nuts and honey or brown sugar
grant v. let have; grant permission; give on the basis of merit; be willing to concede; I grant you this much...; allow to have; grant a privilege@n. any monetary aid; the act of providing a subsidy
granted adj. acknowledged as a supposition; given as a grant; the special funds granted for his research project
grantee n. a recipient of a grant
grantor n. a person who grants something
granular adj. composed of or covered with relatively large particles; granular sugar; having a granular structure like that of chondrites
granularity n. the quality of being composed of relatively large particles
granulate v. form into grains; become granular; form granulating tissue, as of wounds and ulcers
granulated adj. made grainy or formed into granules; granulated sugar
granulation n. new connective tissue and tiny blood vessels that form on the surfaces of a wound during the healing process
granule n. a tiny grain
granuliferous adj. producing or full of granules
granulocyte n. a leukocyte that has granules in its cytoplasm
granulocytic adj. of or relating to granulocytes
granuloma n. a tumor composed of granulation tissue resulting from injury or inflammation or infection
granulomatous adj. relating to or characterized by granulomas
granulose adj. composed of or covered with relatively large particles
grape n. any of various juicy purple- or green-skinned fruit of the genus Vitis; grow in clusters; any of numerous woody vines of genus Vitis bearing clusters of edible berries
grapefruit n. citrus tree bearing large round edible fruit having a thick yellow rind and juicy somewhat acid pulp; large yellow fruit with somewhat acid juicy pulp; usual serving consists of a half
grapelike adj. resembling the fruit of a grape vine
grapeshot n. a cluster of small projectiles fired together from a cannon to produce a hail of shot
grapevine n. gossip spread by spoken communication; any of numerous woody vines of genus Vitis bearing clusters of edible berries
grapey adj. having a taste like that of grapes; a grapey wine
graph n. a drawing illustrating the relations between certain quantities plotted with reference to a set of axes@v. represent by means of a graph; plot upon a graph
grapheme n. a written symbol that is used to represent speech
graphic adj. written or drawn or engraved; graphic symbols; describing nudity or sexual activity in graphic detail; graphic sexual scenes; of or relating to the graphic arts
graphical adj. relating to or presented by a graph; written or drawn or engraved
graphically adv. in a diagrammatic manner; with respect to graphic aspects; graphically interesting designs; in a graphic way; he described the event graphically
graphics n. photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication; the drawings and photographs in the layout of a book
graphite n. used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
graphologist n. a specialist in inferring character from handwriting
grapnel n. a device consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope; a light anchor for small boats
grappa n. Italian brandy made from residue of grapes after pressing
grapple v. come to terms or deal successfully with; to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match@n. a device consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope; a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam
grappler n. tries to throw opponent to the ground; a device consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
grappling n. the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat; we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully; taking the bull by the horns; the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down
grapy adj. having a taste like that of grapes
grasp n. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; he has a good grasp of accounting practices; the limit of capability; a firm controlling influence; or a terrible power had her its grasp@v. hold firmly
graspable adj. capable of being apprehended or understood
grasping adj. immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth; a grasping old miser@n. understanding with difficulty; the act of gripping something firmly with the hands
grass v. shoot down, of birds; cover with grass, as of a piece of land; spread out clothes on the grass to let it dry and bleach; cover with grass; feed with grass@n. narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals
grassfinch n. usually brightly-colored Australian weaverbirds; often kept as cage birds
grassfire n. an uncontrolled fire in a grassy area
grasshopper n. terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping; creme de menthe and cream sometimes with creme de cacao
grassland n. land where grass or grasslike vegetation grows
grassless adj. lacking grass
grasslike adj. resembling grass
grassroots adj. fundamental; the grassroots factor in making the decision; of or involving the common people as constituting a fundamental politico-economic group; a grassroots movement for nuclear disarmament
grassy adj. abounding in grass
grate v. gnaw into; make resentful or angry; make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together; grate one's teeth in anger; scratch repeatedly@n. a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
grateful adj. feeling or showing gratitude; a grateful heart; affording comfort or pleasure; the grateful warmth of the fire
gratefully adv. with appreciation; in a grateful manner
gratefulness n. warm friendly feelings of gratitude
grater n. with sharp-edged perforations for foods (as vegetables or cheese)
graticule n. a system of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrument
gratification n. state of being gratified; great satisfaction: dull repetitious work gives no gratification; the act or an instance of gratifying or satisfying
gratified adj. having received what was desired
gratify v. make happy or satisfied; yield (to); give satisfaction to
gratifying adj. giving pleasure or satisfaction; occasioning pride; a gratifying (or proud) achievement; pleasing to the mind or feeling; affording satisfaction or pleasure; found her praise gratifying
gratifyingly adv. in a gratifying manner; the performance was at a gratifyingly high level
grating n. a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air; a frame of iron bars to hold a fire@adj. unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound
gratingly adv. in a harsh and grating manner; her voice fell gratingly on our ears
gratis adj. costing nothing@adv. without payment; I'll give you this gratis
gratitude n. a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation; he was overwhelmed with gratitude for their help
gratuitous adj. without cause; a gratuitous insult; costing nothing; unnecessary and unwarranted
gratuitously adv. in an uncalled-for manner; he insulted us gratuitously
gratuity n. a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter); an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation
gratulatory adj. expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune; a congratulatory telegram
gravamen n. pl. -mens or -mina; the basic or significant part of a grievance or complaint
grave adj. dignified and somber in manner or character; a grave God-fearing man; causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm; a grave situation@v. shape (stone or wood, for example) by whittling away at it; write upon@n. death of a person
graveclothes n. pl. the clothes in which a dead person is buried
gravedigger n. a person who earns a living by digging graves
gravel adj. made of packed earth or gravel; unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound@v. cause annoyance in; disturb, esp. by minor irritations; cover with gravel, as of a road; be a mystery or bewildering to@n. rock fragments and pebbles
graveled adj. made of packed earth or gravel; (of roads) leveled and drained but not paved
gravelly adj. abounding in small stones; unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound; a gravelly voice
gravelweed n. perennial herb with yellow flowers; southern and south central United States
gravely adv. in a grave and sober manner; to a severe or serious degree; is gravely ill
graven adj. cut into a desired shape; graven images; cut or impressed into a surface
graveness n. a manner that is serious and solemn
graverobber n. someone who steals valuables from graves or crypts; someone who takes bodies from graves and sells them for anatomical dissection
gravestone n. a stone that is used to mark a grave
graveyard n. a tract of land used for burials
gravid adj. in an advanced stage of pregnancy
gravida n. a pregnant woman
gravidity n. a technical term for pregnancy
gravidness n. a technical term for pregnancy
gravimeter n. an instrument for determining the specific gravity of a liquid or solid; an instrument for measuring variations in the gravitational field of the earth
gravimetric adj. of or relating to hydrometry
gravimetry n. the measurement of specific gravity
gravitate v. move toward; be attracted to; Boys gravitate towards girls at that age; move due to the pull of gravitation
gravitation n. the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
gravitational adj. of or relating to or caused by gravitation
gravitationally adv. with respect to gravitation; gravitationally strong forces
gravitative adj. of or relating to or caused by gravitation
gravitons n. a gauge boson that mediates the (extremely weak) gravitational interactions between particles
gravity n. the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface; a manner that is serious and solemn; a solemn and dignified feeling
gravure n. a print produced by gravure; intaglio printing
gravy n. a sudden unexpected piece of good fortune; basically the juices that drip from cooking meats
gray adj. an achromatic color of any lightness between the extremes of black and white; gray flannel suit@v. make gray; turn gray; Her hair began to gray@n. a neutral achromatic color midway between while and black; gray clothing
grayback n. (informal) `johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `grayback' derived from their gray Confederate uniforms; a dowitcher with a gray back
graybeard n. a man who is older and higher in rank than yourself; a fat-bellied stoneware drinking jug with a long neck; decorated with a caricature of Cardinal Bellarmine (17th century)
grayed adj. deprived of color; grayed with the dust of the road
grayhen n. female black grouse
grayish adj. an achromatic color of any lightness between the extremes of black and white
graylag n. common gray wild goose of Europe; ancestor of many domestic breeds
grayling n. any of several slender freshwater food and sport fishes related to the trouts
grayly adv. having a gray appearance; lonely creeks are opal in the dawn, sword-blue in the sun, grayly silver under misty moons
grayness n. a neutral achromatic color midway between while and black
graze n. a superficial abrasion; the act of grazing@v. feed as in a meadow or pasture; break the skin (of a body part) by scraping; let (animals) feed in a field or pasture or meadow; scrape gently; let eat; graze animals
grazed adj. scraped or touched lightly in passing; his grazed and bleeding arm proved he had been in the line of fire
grazier n. a rancher who grazes cattle or sheep for market
grazing n. the act of grazing; the act of brushing against while passing
grease n. a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery); the state of being covered with unclean things@v. lubricate with grease; apply a lubricant to; grease the wheels
greaseball n. ethnic slur; offensive terms for a person of Italian descent
greased adj. smeared with oil or grease to reduce friction
greasepaint n. a greasy substance used as makeup by actors
greaseproof adj. resistant to penetration by grease or oil or wax; greaseproof wrapping paper
greaser n. ethnic slur; offensive terms for a person of Mexican descent
greasewood n. low hardy much-branched spiny shrub common in alkaline soils of western America
greasily adv. in a greasy manner; the food was greasily unappetizing
greasiness n. consisting of or covered with oil
greasy adj. containing an unusual amount of grease or oil; greasy hamburgers; smeared or soiled with grease or oil; greasy coveralls
great adj. relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind; a great juicy steak; more than usual; great expectations; (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation; a great statesman
greatcoat n. a heavy overcoat
greater adj. greater in size or importance or degree; for the greater good of the community
greatest adj. not to be surpassed; greatest in size of those under consideration; most of; spoke for the greatest part of an hour; greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement; our greatest statesmen; highest in quality
greathearted adj. noble and generous in spirit; a greathearted general
greatly adv. to a great extent or degree; he improved greatly
greatness n. the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance; unusual largeness in size or extent
greave n. protects legs below the knee
greaves n. protects legs below the knee
grebe n. small compact-bodied almost completely aquatic bird that builds floating nests; similar to loons but smaller and with lobate rather than webbed feet
greed n. excessive desire to acquire or possess more (esp material wealth) than one needs or deserves; reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)
greedily adv. in a greedy manner
greediness n. an excessive desire for food; an excessive desire for wealth (usually in large amounts); the greediness of lawyers
greedy adj. immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth; greedy for money and power; (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous; greedy for fame
greegree n. an African amulet
green adj. similar to the color of fresh grass; not seasoned; green wood; lacking training or experience; he shipped as a green hand on a vessel; not fully developed or mature@n. the property of being green@v. turn or become green
greenback n. a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)
greenbelt n. a belt of parks or rural land surrounding a town or city
greenbottle n. blowfly with brilliant coppery green body
greenbrier n. a very prickly woody vine of the eastern United States growing in tangled masses having tough round stems with shiny leathery leaves and small greenish flowers followed by clusters of inedible shiny black berries
greenery n. green foliage
greeneye n. bottom-livers having large eyes with metallic green luster
greenfly n. greenish aphid; pest on garden and crop plants
greengage n. sweet green or greenish-yellow variety of plum
greengrocer n. a grocer who sells fresh fruits and vegetables
greengrocery n. (British) commodities sold by a greengrocer; (British) a greengrocer's shop
greenhood n. any of numerous orchids of the genus Pterostylis having leaves in a basal rosette and green flowers often striped purple or brown or red with the dorsal sepal incurved to form a hood
greenhorn n. an awkward and inexperienced youth
greenhouse n. a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions
greening n. the phenomenon of vitality and freshness being restored@adj. turning green; leafing out: overgrown with greening trees and underbrush
greenish adj. similar to the color of fresh grass
greenishness n. the property of being somewhat green
greenling n. food fish of the northern Pacific
greenly adv. with green color; the countryside rolled greenly down into the valley
greenmail n. paying the raider to give up a takeover attempt (as by an extravagant buyback of the stock they hold in your corporation)
greenmarket n. an open-air marketplace for farm products
greenness n. lush greenness of flourishing vegetation; the state of not being ripe; the property of being green; resembling the color of growing grass
greenockite n. ore of cadmium; a rare yellowish mineral consisting of cadmium sulphide in crystalline form
greenroom n. a backstage room in a theater where performers rest or have visitors
greens n. any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables
greensand n. an olive-green sandstone containing glauconite
greenshank n. large European sandpiper with greenish legs
greensickness n. iron deficiency anemia in young women; characterized by weakness and menstrual disturbances and a green color to the skin
greenside adj. (golf) adjacent to a putting green; greenside bunker
greenskeeper n. (golf) someone responsible for the maintenance of a golf course
greensward n. surface layer of ground containing a matt of grass and grass roots
greenway n. a belt of parks or rural land surrounding a town or city
greenweed n. small Eurasian shrub having clusters of yellow flowers that yield a dye; common as weed in England and United States; sometimes grown as an ornamental
greenwing n. common teal of Eurasia and North America
greenwood n. woodlands in full leaf; the greenwood was Robin Hood's home
greet v. express greetings upon meeting someone; send greetings to; react to in a certain way; be perceived by
greeting n. (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
gregarine n. vermiform protozoans parasitic in insects and other invertebrates
gregarious adj. tending to form a group with others of the same kind; gregarious bird species; seeking and enjoying the company of others; a gregarious person who avoids solitude
gregariously adv. in a gregarious manner
gregariousness n. the quality of being gregarious--having a dislike of being alone
greisen n. a granitic rock composed of quartz and mica
gremlin n. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
grenade n. a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile
grenadier n. an infantryman equipped with grenades; deep-sea fish with a large head and body and long tapering tail
grenadine n. thin syrup made from pomegranate juice; used in mixed drinks
grevillea n. any shrub or tree of the genus Grevillea
grew past tense of grow
grey v. make gray@n. any organization or party whose uniforms or badges are gray; a neutral achromatic color midway between while and black; gray clothing@adj. an achromatic color of any lightness between the extremes of black and white
greybeard n. a man who is old
greyhound n. a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog
greyish adj. an achromatic color of any lightness between the extremes of black and white
greylag n. common gray wild goose of Europe; ancestor of many domestic breeds
greyly adv. having a gray appearance
greyness n. a neutral achromatic color midway between while and black
grid n. a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region; a network of horizontal and vertical lines that provide coordinates for locating points on an image
griddle n. a flat heated surface (as on top of a stove) on which food is cooked@v. cook on a griddle; griddle pancakes
griddlecake n. a scone made by dropping a spoonful of batter on a griddle; a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle
gridiron n. a utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat; the playing field on which football is played
grief n. intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death); something that causes great unhappiness; her death was a great grief to John
grievance n. a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation; an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice
grieve v. feel grief; eat one's heart out; break the heart of; cause to feel sorrow
griever n. a person who is grieving over someone who has died
grieving adj. sorrowful through loss or deprivation
grievous adj. causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm; grievous bodily harm; causing or marked by grief or anguish; a grievous loss; of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought; a grievous fault
grievously adv. in a grievous manner; the resolute but unbroken Germany, grievously wounded but far from destruction, was able to lay the firm foundations for military revival
griffin n. winged monster with an eagle-like head and body of a lion
griffon n. breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle; breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France
grigri n. an African amulet
grill v. cook over a grill; grill the sausages@n. a restaurant where food is cooked on a grill; a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate; he cooked hamburgers on the grill
grille n. small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted; admits cooling air to car's radiator; a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate
grilled adj. cooked by radiant heat (as over a grill); cooked over an outdoor grill
grilling n. cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill)
grillroom n. a restaurant where food is cooked on a grill
grillwork n. netting made of wires; a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate
grim adj. not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty; grim determination; shockingly repellent; inspiring horror; the grim aftermath of the bombing; harshly ironic or sinister; a grim joke; causing dejection; grim rainy weather
grimace v. contort the face, make a face@n. a contorted facial expression; she made a grimace at the prospect
grime n. the state of being covered with unclean things@v. make soiled, filthy, or dirty
griminess n. the state of being grimy
grimly adv. in a grim implacable manner; he was grimly satisfied
grimness n. the quality of being ghastly; something hard to endure
grimoire n. a manual of black magic (for invoking spirits and demons)
grimy adj. thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot; grimy hands
grin v. to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl@n. a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
grind v. press or grind with a crunching noise; make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together; work hard; dance by rotating the pelvis in an erotically suggestive way@n. a student who studies excessively; hard monotonous routine work
grinder n. a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
grinding n. matter resulting from the process of grinding; a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears); the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
grindle n. primitive long-bodies carnivorous freshwater fish with a very long dorsal fin; found in sluggish waters of North America
grindstone n. a revolving stone disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools
gringo n. a Latin American (disparaging) term for foreigners (especially Americans and Englishmen)
grinning n. a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
griot n. a storyteller in W Africa; perpetuates the oral traditions of a family or village
grip n. the act of grasping; he has a strong grip for an old man@v. hold fast or firmly; to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match; to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe: Burton
gripe v. complain@n. informal terms for objecting; I have a gripe about the service here
grippe n. an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
gripping adj. capable of arousing and holding the attention
gripsack n. a small suitcase
grisaille n. monochrome painting or stained glass etc., in shades of gray imitating the effect of relief
griseofulvin n. a fungicidal antibiotic produced by molds of the genus Penicillium
grisly adj. shockingly repellent; inspiring horror; a grisly murder
grison n. carnivore of Central and South America resembling a weasel with a grayish-white back and dark underparts
grissino n. (Italian) a long slender crusty breadstick
grist n. grain intended to be or that has been ground
gristle n. tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults
gristly adj. difficult to chew
gristmill n. a mill for grinding grain (especially the customer's own grain)
grit v. cover with a grit; grit roads; clench together; grit one's teeth@n. a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone; (informal) fortitude
gritrock n. a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone
grits n. coarsely ground hulled corn boiled as a breakfast dish in the southern United States
gritstone n. a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone
gritty adj. composed of or covered with relatively large particles; gritty sand; willing to face danger
grivet n. white and olive green east African monkey with long white tufts of hair beside the face
grizzle n. a grey wig@v. be in a huff; be silent or sullen; complain whiningly
grizzled adj. having dark hairs mixed with gray or white
grizzly n. powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
groan v. indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure@n. an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
groaning adj. making low inarticulate sound as e.g. of pain or sorrow; the groaning wounded
groat n. a former English silver coin worth four pennies
groats n. the hulled and crushed grain of various cereals
grocer n. a merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)
grocery n. a store where groceries are sold; the grocery store included a meat market; (usually plural) commodities sold by a grocer
groenendael n. black-coated sheep dog with a heavily plumed tail
grog n. rum cut with water
grogginess n. a dazed and staggering state caused by alcohol; a groggy state resulting from weariness; marginal consciousness; his grogginess was caused as much by exhaustion and by the blows
groggy adj. stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
grogram n. a coarse fabric of silk mixed with wool or mohair
groin v. build with groins@n. the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals
grommet n. a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
gromwell n. European perennial branching plant; occurs in hedgerows and at the edge of woodlands
groom v. prepare for a future role or function; of dogs and horses; care for the external appearance@n. a man participant in his own marriage ceremony; someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses; a man who has recently been married
groomed adj. neat and smart in appearance; well cared for; the manager was a beautifully groomed young man
grooming n. activity leading to skilled behavior; the activity of getting dressed
groomsman n. a male attendant of the bridegroom at a wedding
groove v. make a groove in, or provide with a groove, as of a record, for example; make a groove in@n. a long narrow furrow or channel cut by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record)
grooved adj. established as if settled into a groove or rut; having grooves or tracks cut or incised; grooved records
groover n. a device that makes grooves by cutting or punching
grooving n. the cutting of spiral grooves on the inside of the barrel of a firearm
groovy adj. (informal) very good; (British informal) very chic; groovy clothes
grope v. feel about uncertainly or blindly; search blindly or uncertainly
groping adj. acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence; a groping effort to understand
gropingly adv. in an uncertain groping manner
grosbeak n. any of various finches of Europe or America having a massive and powerful bill
groschen n. 100 groschen equal 1 schilling
grosgrain n. a silk or silklike fabric with crosswise ribs
gross n. twelve dozen@v. earn before taxes, expenses, etc.@adj. before any deductions; gross income; visible to the naked eye (especially of rocks); of general aspects or broad distinctions; the gross details of the structure appear reasonable
grossbeak n. any of various finches of Europe or America having a massive and powerful bill
grossly adv. in a gross manner
grossness n. the quality of lacking taste and refinement
grosz n. 100 groszy equal 1 zloty
grot n. a small cave (usually with attractive features)
grotesque adj. distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous; tales of grotesque serpents eight fathoms long that churned the seas@n. art characterized by an incongruous mixture of parts of humans and animals interwoven with plants
grotesquely adv. in a grotesque manner; behind the house lay two nude figures grotesquely bald, with deliberate knife-slashes marking their bodies
grotesqueness n. ludicrous or incongruous unnaturalness or distortion
grotesquerie n. ludicrous or incongruous unnaturalness or distortion
grotesquery n. ludicrous or incongruous unnaturalness or distortion
grotto n. a small cave (usually with attractive features)
grotty adj. (British slang) very unpleasant or offensive; a grotty little play
grouch n. a bad-tempered person@v. show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
grouchily adv. in an ill-natured manner
grouchy adj. perversely irritable
ground n. the solid part of the earth's surface@v. fix firmly and stably; confine or restrict to the ground; place or out on the ground; instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject@adj. broken or pounded into small fragments
groundberry n. small prostrate or ascending shrub having scarlet flowers and thin-fleshed succulent fruit resembling cranberries; sometimes place in genus Styphelia
groundbreaking n. the ceremonial breaking of the ground to formally begin a construction project
groundcover n. low-growing plants planted in deep shade or on a steep slope where turf is difficult to grow; small plants other than saplings growing on a forest floor
grounder n. the act of hitting a baseball along the ground
groundfish n. fish that live on the sea bottom especially commercially important gadoid fishes like cod and haddock or flatfish like flounder
groundhog n. reddish_brown North American marmot
grounding n. fastening electrical equipment to earth
groundless adj. without a basis in reason or fact; the allegations proved groundless
groundling n. in Elizabethan theater: a playgoer in the cheap standing section
groundmass n. the matrix of fine-grained crystalline material in which larger crystals are embedded
groundnut n. a North American vine with fragrant blossoms and edible tubers; important food crop of Native Americans; nutlike tuber; important food of Native Americans
grounds n. your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief; the land around a house or other building; a tract of land cleared for some special purposes (recreation or burial etc.)
groundsel n. Eurasian weed with heads of small yellow flowers
groundsheet n. a piece of waterproofed cloth spread on the ground (as under a tent) to protect from moisture
groundskeeper n. someone who maintains the grounds (of an estate or park or athletic field)
groundsman n. someone who maintains the grounds (of an estate or park or athletic field)
groundspeed n. the speed of an aircraft relative to the ground
groundwater n. water within the earth that supplies wells and springs
groundwork n. the fundamental assumptions underlying an explanation; lowest supporting part of a structure
group v. arrange into a group or groups@n. any number of entities (members) considered as a unit; two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule@adj. for or by a group rather than individuals
grouped adj. arranged into groups
grouper n. flesh of lean-fleshed fish similar to sea bass; usually solitary bottom sea basses of warm seas
groupie n. an enthusiastic young fan (especially a young woman who follows rock groups around)
grouping n. any number of entities (members) considered as a unit; the activity of putting things together in groups; a system for classifying things into groups
groupware n. software that can be used by a group of people who are working on the same information but may be distributed in space
grouse n. (game bird) flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil; popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet@v. hunt grouse; complain
grouseberry n. shrub of northwestern North America bearing red berries
grout n. a thin mortar that can be poured and used to fill cracks in masonry or brickwork@v. bind with grout; grout the bathtub
grove n. a small growth of trees without underbrush; a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
grovel v. show submission or fear
groveling adj. totally submissive
groveller n. someone who humbles himself as a sign of respect; who behaves as he had no self-respect
grovelling adj. totally submissive
grow v. pass into a condition gradually, become; become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain; increase in size by natural process; of living matter, such as plants and animals; Corn doesn't grow here; cause to grow or develop
grower n. someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil
growing n. the process of an individual organism growing organically@adj. increasing in size or degree or amount; her growing popularity; having or showing vigorous vegetal or animal life; a growing boy; relating to or suitable for growth
growl v. to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds@n. the sound of growling (as made by animals)
growler n. a speaker whose voice sounds like a growl; a small iceberg or ice floe just large enough to be hazardous for shipping
growling n. a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal); the sound of growling (as made by animals)
grown adj. (of animals) fully developed; a grown woman
grownup adj. (of animals) fully developed@n. a fully developed person from maturity onward
growth n. the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
groyne n. a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
grub n. informal terms for a meal; a soft thick wormlike larva of certain beetles and other insects@v. ask for and get free; be a parasite; search busily; give food to
grubbily adv. in a dingy manner
grubbiness n. the state of being grimy
grubby n. small sculpin of the coast of New England@adj. thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot; grubby little fingers
grubstake v. supply with funds in return for a promised share of profits@n. funds advanced to a prospector or to someone starting a business in return for a share of the profits
grudge n. a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation; holding a grudge@v. bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings; accept or admit unwillingly
grudging adj. of especially an attitude; gave grudging consent; that feels envy of another's possessions; grudging in her praise; petty in giving or spending
grudgingly adv. in a grudging manner; he grudgingly agreed to have a drink in a hotel close by
gruel n. a thin porridge of usually oatmeal or cornmeal
grueling adj. characterized by toilsome effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort; a grueling campaign
gruelling adj. characterized by toilsome effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
gruesome adj. shockingly repellent; inspiring horror; gruesome evidence of human sacrifice
gruesomely adv. in a gruesome manner; he was gruesomely wounded
gruesomeness n. the quality of being ghastly
gruff adj. brusque and surly and forbidding; gruff manner; deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion; gruff voices
gruffly adv. in a gruff manner; `No,' he replied gruffly
gruffness n. a throaty harshness; an abrupt discourteous manner
grugru n. tropical American feather palm having a swollen spiny trunk and edible nuts
grumble n. a loud low dull continuous noise; a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone@v. show one's unhappiness or critical attitude; complain quietly; to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds; make a low noise, as of thunder
grumbler n. a person given to excessive complaints and crying
grumbling n. a loud low dull continuous noise; a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone@adj. continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound; muttering discontentedly; the grumbling boarders requested a meeting with the cook
grumose adj. transformed from a liquid into a soft semisolid or solid mass
grumous adj. transformed from a liquid into a soft semisolid or solid mass; grumous blood
grump n. a bad-tempered person
grumpily adv. in an ill-natured manner
grumpiness n. a fussy and eccentric disposition
grumpy adj. perversely irritable
grungily adv. in a dingy manner
grungy adj. thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot; a grungy kitchen
grunt v. issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise@n. the short low gruff noise of the kind made by pigs; medium-sized tropical marine food fishes that utter a grunting sound when caught
grunting adj. making short inarticulate guttural sounds as of effort expended; ferries grunting on the river
gruntle v. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
gryoplane n. an aircraft that is supported in flight by unpowered rotating horizontal wings (or blades); forward propulsion is provided by a conventional propeller
gryphon n. winged monster with an eagle-like head and body of a lion
guacharo n. nocturnal fruit-eating bird of South America that has fatty young yielding an oil that is used instead of butter
guaiac n. hard greenish-brown wood of the lignum vitae tree and other trees of the genus Guaiacum
guaiacum n. medicinal resin from the lignum vitae tree; hard greenish-brown wood of the lignum vitae tree and other trees of the genus Guaiacum
guama n. tropical tree of Central America and West Indies and Puerto Rico having spikes of white flowers; used as shade for coffee plantations
guan n. any of several large turkey-like game birds of the family Cracidae; native to jungles of tropical America; resembling the curassows and valued as food
guanabana n. large spiny tropical fruit with tart pulp related to custard apples
guanaco n. wild llama
guanine n. a purine base found in DNA and RNA; pairs with cytosine
guano n. the excrement of sea birds; used as fertilizer
guar n. drought-tolerant herb grown for forage and for its seed which yield a gum used as a thickening agent or sizing material
guarani n. the basic unit of money in Paraguay; equal to 100 centimos
guarantee v. give surety or assume responsibility; make certain of; Preparation will guarantee success!; promise or guarantee@n. a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
guaranteed adj. secured by written agreement
guarantor n. one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another
guaranty n. a collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults
guard v. to keep watch over; watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect; guard my possessions while I'm away@n. a person who keeps watch over something or someone; the person who plays that position on a football team
guardant adj. (heraldry) looking forward
guarded adj. very reluctant to give out information; prudent; guarded optimism
guardedly adv. in a conservative manner
guardhouse n. a military facility that serves as the headquarters for military police and in which military prisoners can be detained
guardian n. a person who cares for persons or property@adj. providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding; a guardian angel
guardianship n. attention and management implying responsibility for safety; the responsibility of a guardian or keeper
guarding n. the activity of protecting someone or something; he hated to spend so much time guarding his new car
guardrail n. a railing placed alongside a stairway or road for safety
guardroom n. a room in which soldiers under guard are confined; a room used by soldiers on guard
guardsman n. a soldier who is a member of a unit called `the guard' or `guards'
guava n. small tropical shrubby tree bearing small yellowish fruit; small tropical American shrubby tree; widely cultivated in warm regions for its sweet globular yellow fruit
guayule n. much-branched subshrub with silvery leaves and small white flowers of Texas and northern Mexico; cultivated as a source of rubber
gubbins n. something whose name is either forgotten or not known
gubernatorial adj. relating to a governor; gubernatorial election
guck n. any thick messy substance
gudgeon n. small spiny-finned fish of coastal or brackish waters having a large head and elongated tapering body having the ventral fins modified as a sucker; small slender European freshwater fish often used as bait by anglers
guenon n. small slender African monkey having long hind limbs and tail and long hair around the face
guerdon n. a reward or payment
guereza n. a colobus monkey with a reddish brown coat and white silky fringes down both sides of the body
gueridon n. a small round table
guerilla n. a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment@adj. used of independent armed resistance forces
guerrilla n. a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment@adj. used of independent armed resistance forces; guerrilla warfare
guess n. a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence@v. expect, believe, or suppose; out forward, of a guess; form an opinion about; judge tentatively; form an estimate of, esp. quantities or time; guess correctly
guessing n. an estimate based on little or no information
guesstimate v. estimate based on a calculation@n. an estimate that combines reasoning with guessing
guesswork n. an estimate based on little or no information
guest adj. staying temporarily; guest conductor@n. a visitor to whom hospitality is extended; a customer of a hotel or restaurant etc.; (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network
guesthouse n. a house separate from the main house; for housing guests
guestimate n. an estimate that combines reasoning with guessing
guestroom n. a bedroom that is kept for the use of guests
guff n. a ludicrously false statement
guffaw n. a burst of deep loud hearty laughter@v. laugh boisterously
guggle v. make a babbling, gurgling sound, as of water; make a sound like a liquid that's being poured form a bottle; drink from a flask with a gurgling sound
guib n. antelope with white markings like a harness and twisted horns
guidance n. direction or advice as to a decision or course of action; the act of guiding or showing the way; the act of setting and holding a course
guide n. someone employed to conduct others; someone who shows the way by leading or advising@v. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling; take somebody somewhere; be a guiding force, as with directions or advice
guidebook n. something that offers basic information or instruction
guided adj. accompanied by a leader or guide; a guided tour of Europe; subject to guidance or control especially after launching; a guided missile
guideline n. guidance relative to setting standards or determining a course of action; a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters; a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior
guidepost n. a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior; a post bearing a sign that shows the way
guiding n. the act of guiding or showing the way@adj. exerting control or influence; a guiding principle; showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
guidon n. a small flag usually borne by a military unit as a unit marker
guild n. a formal association of people with similar interests
guilder n. the basic unit of money in Suriname; equal to 100 cents; the basic unit of money in the Netherlands; equal to 100 cents
guildhall n. the hall of a guild or corporation
guile n. shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception; the quality of being crafty; the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
guileful adj. marked by skill in deception
guileless adj. free from guile; free of deceit
guillemot n. small black or brown speckled auks of northern seas
guilloche n. an architectural decoration formed by two intersecting wavy bands
guillotine v. kill by cutting the head off with a guillotine@n. closure imposed on the debate of specific sections of a bill; consists of a weighted blade between two vertical poles; used for beheading people
guilt n. the state of having committed an offense; remorse cause by feeling responsible for some offence
guiltily adv. in the manner of someone who has committed an offense; she blushed guiltily as she spoke
guiltiness n. the state of having committed an offense
guiltless adj. free from evil or guilt
guiltlessness n. a state of innocence
guilty adj. responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act; or marked by guilt; guilty of murder; showing a sense of guilt; a guilty look
guimpe n. a piece of starched cloth covering the shoulders of a nun's habit; a short blouse with sleeves worn under a jumper or pinafore dress
guinea n. a former British gold coin worth 21 chillings; W African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world
guise n. an artful or simulated semblance; under the guise of friendship he betrayed them
guitar n. a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking
guitarfish n. primitive tropical bottom-dwelling ray with a guitar-shaped body
guitarist n. a musician who plays the guitar
gula n. eating to excess (personified as one of the deadly sins)
gulag n. a Russian prison camp for political prisoners
gulch n. a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
gulden n. the basic unit of money in Suriname; equal to 100 cents; the basic unit of money in the Netherlands; equal to 100 cents
gulf n. an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay; an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding); he felt a gulf between himself and his former friends; a deep wide chasm
gulfweed n. brown algae with rounded bladders forming dense floating masses in tropical Atlantic waters as in the Sargasso Sea
gull v. make a fool or dupe of; fool or hoax@n. a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of; mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs
gullet n. the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
gullibility n. tendency to believe too readily and therefore to be easily deceived
gullible adj. easily deceived or tricked; at that early age she had been gullible and in love; easily tricked because of being too trusting; gullible tourists taken in by the shell game
gully n. deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
gulp v. to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught; utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly; he gulped.; eat greedily@n. a large and hurried swallow; he finished it at a single gulp
gulping n. a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing; drinking large mouthfuls rapidly
gulyas n. a rich meat stew highly seasoned with paprika
gum n. a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing@v. grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty; of babies and old people; exude or from gum
gumbo n. any of various fine-grained silty soils that become waxy and very sticky mud when saturated with water
gumboil n. a boil or abscess on the gums
gumdrop n. a jellied candy coated with sugar crystals
gumma n. a small rubbery granuloma that is characteristic of an advanced stage of syphilis
gummed adj. treated with adhesive gum
gumminess n. the property of being cohesive and sticky
gumming n. ineffectual chewing (as if without teeth)
gummite n. a gummy orange mixture of uranium oxides and silicates occurring naturally in the hydration and oxidation of pitchblende
gummosis n. pathological production of gummy exudates in citrus and various stone-fruit trees; disease of citrus trees caused by the fungus Phytophthora citrophthora
gummy adj. having the properties of glue
gumption n. sound practical judgment; (informal) fortitude
gumptious adj. working hard to promote an enterprise
gumshield n. (especially boxing) equipment that protects an athlete's mouth
gumshoe n. (informal) someone who is a detective; a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
gumweed n. any of various western American plants of the genus Grindelia having resinous leaves and stems formerly used medicinally; often poisonous to livestock
gumwood n. wood or lumber from any of various gum trees especially the sweet gum
gun n. a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel); large but transportable armament; a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability); a professional killer who uses a gun@v. shoot with a gun
gunboat n. a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols
guncotton n. nitrocellulose containing a relatively large amount of nitrogen; highly explosive; used in making smokeless powder
gunfight n. a fight involving shooting small arms with the intent to kill or frighten
gunfire n. the act of shooting a gun; the gunfire endangered innocent bystanders
gunflint n. the piece of flint that provides the igniting spark in a flintlock weapon
gunite n. a mixture of cement and sand and water that is sprayed on a surface under pneumatic pressure
gunk n. any thick messy substance
gunlock n. a device for igniting the charge in a firearm
gunman n. a professional killer who uses a gun; a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)
gunmetal n. a type of bronze used for parts subject to wear or corrosion (especially corrosion by sea water)
gunnel n. top of the side of boat; topmost plank of a wooden vessel; small eellike fishes common in shallow waters of the North Atlantic
gunner n. a serviceman in the artillery
gunnery n. guns collectively
gunny n. coarse jute fabric
gunnysack n. a bag made of burlap
gunplay n. a fight involving shooting small arms with the intent to kill or frighten
gunpoint n. the muzzle's direction; the open discharging end of a gun
gunpowder n. a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
gunrunner n. a smuggler of guns
gunrunning n. the smuggling of guns and ammunition into a country secretly and illegally
gunshot n. the act of shooting a gun
gunsight n. a sight used for aiming a gun
gunslinger n. a professional killer who uses a gun
gunsmith n. someone who makes or repairs guns
gunstock n. the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun
gunwale n. top of the side of boat; topmost plank of a wooden vessel
guppy n. small freshwater fish of South America and West Indies; often kept in aquariums
gurge v. flow in a circular current, of liquids
gurgle v. make a babbling, gurgling sound, as of water; drink from a flask with a gurgling sound@n. the bubbling sound of water flowing from a bottle with a narrow neck
gurnard n. bottom-dwelling coastal fishes with spiny armored heads and fingerlike pectoral fins used for crawling along the sea bottom
gurney n. a metal stretcher with wheels
guru n. a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics
gush n. a sudden rapid flow (as of water); there was a little gush of blood; an unrestrained expression of emotion@v. gush forth in a sudden stream or jet of liquids; praise enthusiastically; issue in a jet; come out in a jet; stream or spring forth
gusher n. an oil well with a strong natural flow so that pumping is not necessary
gushing adj. flowing profusely; a gushing hydrant; uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm; extravagantly demonstrative; a large gushing female
gushingly adv. in a gushing manner; a gushingly prolific writer
gushy adj. extravagantly demonstrative; write unrestrained and gushy poetry
gusset n. a metal plate used to strengthen a joist; a piece of material inset to strengthen or enlarge a garment
gusseted adj. provided or reinforced with gussets
gussied adj. with superficial adornments added; all gussied up in sequins and feathers
gust n. a strong current of air; the tree was bent almost double by the gust
gustation n. the faculty of taste
gustative adj. of or relating to gustation
gustatorial adj. of or relating to gustation
gustatory adj. of or relating to gustation
gusto n. vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
gusty adj. blowing in loud and abrupt bursts; a gusty storm with strong sudden rushes of wind
gut n. the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus; a strong cord made from the intestines of sheep and used in surgery@v. empty completely; destroy the inside of; remove the guts of; gut the sheep
gutless adj. lacking courage or vitality; he was a yellow gutless worm
gutlessness n. the trait of lacking courage and determination; fearful of loss or injury
guts n. (informal) fortitude; he didn't have the guts to try it
gutsiness n. the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
gutsy adj. marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
gutter v. burn unsteadily, feebly, or low; flicker; flow in small streams; wear or cut gutters into; provide with gutters, of buildings@n. a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
guttering adj. flickering and dying like a small flame
guttersnipe n. a child who spends most of his time in the streets especially in slum areas
guttle v. eat greedily
guttural n. a consonant articulated in the back of the mouth or throat@adj. like the sounds of frogs and crows; a guttural voice; relating to or articulated in the throat; the glottal stop and uvular `r' and `ch' in German `Bach' are guttural sounds
gutturally adv. in a guttural manner; gutturally articulated
gutty adj. being vital, bold, and challenging; gutty realism
guvnor n. (British slang) boss
guy n. an informal term for a youth or man; a nice guy; a rope or cable that is used to brace something (especially a tent)@v. subject to laughter or ridicule; steady with a guy
guyot n. a seamount of volcanic origin (especially in the Pacific Ocean)
guzzle v. drink greedily or as if with great thirst
guzzler n. someone who drinks greedily (especially alcoholic beverages)
guzzling n. drinking large mouthfuls rapidly
gybe v. shift from one side of the ship to the other, of a sail
gym n. a facility equipped for sports or physical training
gymkhana n. a meet at which riders and horses display a range of skills and aptitudes
gymnasium n. a facility equipped for sports or physical training
gymnast n. an athlete who is skilled in gymnastics
gymnastic adj. vigorously active; gymnastic exercises
gymnastics n. a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
gymnosophical adj. of or relating to gymnosophy
gymnosophist n. member of a Hindu sect practicing gymnosophy (especially nudism)
gymnosophy n. the doctrine of a sect of Hindu philosophers who practiced nudity and asceticism and meditation
gymnosperm n. plants of the class Gymnospermae having seeds not enclosed in an ovary
gymnospermous adj. relating to or characteristic of plants of the class Gymnospermae
gymslip n. (British) a sleeveless tunic worn by English girls as part of a school uniform
gynaecological adj. of or relating to or practicing gynecology
gynaecologist n. a specialist in gynecology
gynaecology n. the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women
gynaeolatry n. worship of women
gynandromorph n. one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs
gynandromorphic adj. having both male and female morphological characteristics
gynecologic adj. of or relating to or practicing gynecology
gynecological adj. of or relating to or practicing gynecology; gynecological examination
gynecologist n. a specialist in gynecology
gynecology n. the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women
gynecomastia n. excessive development of the breasts in males; usually the result of hormonal imbalance or treatment with certain drugs (including some antihypertensives)
gyneolatry n. worship of women
gynoecium n. the female ovule-bearing part of a flower composed of ovary and style and stigma
gynogenesis n. female parthenogenesis in which the embryo contains only maternal chromosomes due to the failure of the sperm to fuse with the egg nucleus
gynophobia n. a morbid fear of women
gyp n. a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property@v. deprive of by deceit
gypsum n. a common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris)
gypsyweed n. common hairy European perennial with pale blue or lilac flowers in axillary racemes
gypsywort n. hairy Eurasian herb with two-lipped white flowers
gyral adj. relating to or associated with or comprising a convolution of the brain; the gyral sulcus
gyrate v. to wind or move in a spiral course:,; revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
gyration n. a complete turn; the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
gyre n. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles
gyrfalcon n. large and rare arctic falcon having white and dark color phases
gyro n. a Greek sandwich: sliced roast lamb with onion and tomato stuffed into pita bread; a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction
gyrocompass n. a compass that does not depend on magnetism but uses a gyroscope instead
gyromitra n. any fungus of the genus Gyromitra
gyroscope n. a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction
gyroscopic adj. having the characteristics of a gyroscope
gyrostabilizer n. a stabilizer consisting of a heavy gyroscope that spins on a vertical axis; reduces side-to-side rolling of a ship or plane
gyrus n. a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain
gyve n. fetter -- usually pl. -- gyve v.
