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gay,
gayer,
gayest.adjectives
showing or characterized
by cheerfulness and lighthearted excitement; merry; bright or lively, especially
in color (a gay, sunny room)
gayness.noun
gaiety.noun,.plural.gaieties
a state
of joyful exuberance
or merriment; vivacity;
merry
or joyful
activity; festivity
(making preparations for the holiday gaieties); bright color or showiness,
as of dress
gourd.noun,.plural.gourds
any of several trailing or climbing plants related
to the pumpkin, squash and cucumber, often of irregular and unusual shape
and bearing fruits with a hard rind; more
gala.noun,.plural.galas
a festive.occasion;
a lavish.social.event
or entertainment
gala.adjective
marked
by lavish or festive celebration (a gala ball after graduation from university)
greeting.noun,.plural.greetings
a warm word or gesture
of welcome or salutation
greet, greeted,
greeting,
greets.transitive
verbs
to salute
or welcome in a friendly and respectful way with speech or writing, as
upon meeting or in opening a letter
greeter.noun
guru.noun,.plural.gurus
this word is adopted from Hinduism;
a guru is a spiritual teacher; a teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical
matters; a trusted counselor and adviser;
a mentor;
a recognized
leader in a field
(a guru of animal behavior)
gripe, griped,
griping,
gripes.verbs
intransitive
verb use.to complain.naggingly
or petulantly;
grumble
transitive
verb use.to irritate;
annoy;
to oppress
or afflict
gripe.noun
a complaint
griper.noun,.plural.gripers
glance,
glanced,
glancing,glances.verbs
intransitive verb use.to
direct the gaze.briefly
(glance at the menu; glanced in the rearview mirror); if you glance at
something or someone, you look at them very quickly and then look away
again immediately (he glanced at his watch; I glanced back at his attention);
if you glance through or at a newspaper, report or book, you spend a short
time looking at it without reading it very carefully (I picked up the phone
book and glanced through it; I never even glanced at the political page
of a daily paperglint; to strike a surface at such an angle as to
be deflected (a pebble glanced
off the windshield); brush; to make a passing reference;
touch briefly (history books that only glanced at the real truth that came
out later)
transitive verb use.to
strike a surface at an angle; graze (the arrow glanced the target but didn't
stick; to cause to strike a surface at an angle (glanced a stone off the
wall)
glance.noun
a brief or cursory
look (gave the paper a glance before breakfast); a quick flash of light;
a gleam; an oblique
movement following impact; a deflection (the car struck the barrier and
went off at a glance); any of various minerals that have a brilliant.luster
(silver glance)
at first glance.idiom
on initial.consideration
(at first glance proposals always
seem workable)
glint.noun
a momentary flash of light;
a sparkle; a faint or fleeting indication;
a trace
glint,
glinted,
glinting,
glints.verbs
intransitive verb use.to
gleam or flash briefl; flash (I
got a glint in his presence that he likes me)
transitive verb use.to
cause to gleam or flash; if something glints, it produces or reflects a
quick flash of light (the sea glinted in the Sun; Sunlight glinted on his
spectacles)
groove.noun
a long, narrow furrow
or channel; a settled.routine
(got into the groove of a nine-to-five job); a situation or an activity
that one enjoys or to which one is especially well.suited
(found his passionate groove
was woodworking)
groove,
grooved,
grooving,
grooves.verbs
transitive verb use.to
cut a groove or grooves
intransitive verb use.to
take great pleasure or satisfaction; enjoy oneself (just sitting around,
grooving on the music); to be affected with pleasurable excitement; to
react or interact harmoniously
groovy,
groovier,
grooviest.adjectives
pleasing; wonderful
grooviness.noun
grin, grinned,
grinning,
grins.verbs
intransitive verb use.to
draw back the lips and bare the teeth, as in mirth
or good humor
transitive verb use.to
express
with a grin (I grinned my approval) grin.noun
a grin is a broad
smile; the act
of grinning; the facial expression produced by grinning; smile
grinningly.adverb
grinner.noun
gymnastic.adjective
in sports, of or relating to gymnastics
gymnastically.adverb
gym.noun
in sports, a gymnasium; a school course in physical
education
gymnastics.noun
in sports, physical exercises designed to develop
and display strength, balance and agility,
especially those performed on or with specialized apparatus; the art or
practice of such exercises; complex
intellectual or artistic exercises (mental gymnastics)
gymnasium.noun,.plural.gymnasiums
or gymnasia
in sports, a room or building equipped for indoor
sports
gymnast.noun,.plural.gymnasts
a person who is trained and skilled in gymnastics
gain, gains,
gained,
gaining.verbs
transitive verb use.to
come into possession or use of; acquire
(gained a small fortune in real estate; gained important information from
the Internet); win (gained a
decisive victory); to obtain
through effort
or merit;
achieve
(gained his degree after much study); earn (gain a living; gain extra credits
in school); to manage
to achieve an increase of (gained wisdom
with age); to increase by a specific amount (gained 2 pounds; the market
gained 30 points); to come to; reach (gained the top of the mountain);
reach; to become fast by a specified amount of time (my watch gained two
minutes)
intransitive verb use.to
increase; grow (gained in experience and maturity;
a painting that gained in value); to become better; improve (gaining in
health); to close a gap; get closer (the runners in the back were steadily
gaining on the leader); to increase a lead; to put on weight
gainful.adjective
providing a gain; profitable
(gainful employment)
gainfully.adverb
gainfulness.noun
gain.noun,.plural.gains
something gained or acquired; progress;
advancement;
the act of acquiring; attainment;
in electronics, an increase
in signal power, voltage
or current
by an amplifier,
expressed as the ratio
of output to input, also called amplification
gainer.noun,.plural.gainers
one that gains
gush, gushed,
gushing,
gushes.verbs
intransitive verb use.to
flow forth suddenly in great volume (water gushing from a hydrant); to
emit
a sudden
and abundant
flow, as of tears; to make an excessive display of sentiment
or enthusiasm
(gushed over the baby)
transitive verb use.to
emit abundantly; pour forth
gush.noun
a sudden, copious
outflow (a gush of tears); excessively demonstrative
language or behavior
gushy, gushier,
gushiest.adjectives
marked
by excessive displays of sentiment or enthusiasm
gushily.adverb
gushiness.noun,.plural.gushinesses
gusher.noun,.plural.gushers
good.noun,.plural.goods
commodities;
wares
(frozen goods)
good.adjective
what good
really means?; being positive or desirable in nature (she was a good
person many liked as she was as helpful when needed as she could be);
better;
good means pleasant or enjoyable (we had a really good time together; I
know they would have a good life here, as this location would be better
for them; there's nothing better than a good cup of hot coffee; it's so
good to hear your voice after all this time); not bad or poor (a good experience;
good news from the relatives); having the qualities that are desirable
or distinguishing in a particular thing (a good exterior paint; a good
joke); serving the desired purpose or end; suitable (is this a good dress
for the party?); not spoiled or ruined (the leftovers are still good as
they've been in the fridge under 4 days); in excellent condition; sound
(a good tooth); superior to the average; satisfactory (a good car; a good
book); worthy of respect; honorable (kids should be taught to maintain
the family's good name); attractive; handsome (good looks); beneficial
to health (a good night's rest); competent;
skilled (a good mechanic); complete; thorough (a good walk of 45 minutes
twice weekly will keep one's appetite normal); reliable; sure (a good investment);
valid
or true (a good reason); in effect; operative (a warranty good for two
years); able to continue in a specified activity (I'm good for another
round of golf); able to pay or contribute (is she good for the money that
you lent her?); able to elicit a specified reaction (he is always good
for a laugh); ample;
substantial
(a good income); bountiful
(she sets a good table); full (it is at least a good mile up the road from
here); pleasant; enjoyable (had a good time at the party); propitious;
favorable (good weather; a good sign he's finally awakening to himself);
of moral
excellence; upright (a good person); benevolent;
kind (a good soul; a good heart); well-behaved; obedient (a good puppy);
socially
correct; proper (good manners)
good.noun,.plural.goods
something
that is good; good, valuable or useful part or aspect;
welfare; benefit (if only we could elect those whom we wish to govern the
country for the common good; did you pick up the box of goods?); goodness;
virtue
(there is much good to be found in people once awakened to love)
good.adverb
well
as good as.idiom
practically;
nearly (as good as new)
for good.idiom
permanently;
forever (I'm moving to the country for good, where it's a healthier lifestyle)
no good.idiom
worthless;
futile;
useless
(it's been in the fridge too long and now no good to eat) arguing with
them
Usage note: good
is properly used as an adjective with linking verbs such as be, seem or
appear (the future looks good; the soup tastes good); it should not be
used as an adverb with other verbs (the car runs well {not good}), thus,
the dress fits well and looks good; see Usage note at well.
See more Usage notes.
goodness.noun
the state
or quality
of being good; the beneficial
or nutritious
part
goodwill.or.good
will.noun
an attitude
of kindness
or friendliness; benevolence;
cheerful acquiescence
or willingness; a good relationship, as of a business enterprise
with its customers or a nation with other nations; conducting one's affairs
with goodwill
gluten.noun
a mixture of plant proteins.occurring
in cereal grains, chiefly corn and wheat, used as an adhesive
and as a flour substitute
glutenous.adjective
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