List of Vocabulary Words that start with the letter “G” and their definitions.
- Gaffe: a social or diplomatic blunder.
- Gainsay: deny or contradict (something).
- Galvanize: stimulate or excite (someone) into taking action.
- Gambit: a chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position.
- Gamut: the complete range or scope of something.
- Garble: distort the meaning of (something spoken or written).
- Garnish: decorate or embellish (something).
- Gather: collect or bring together (a number of things).
- Gauche: lacking social polish or finesse.
- Gaunt: thin and bony, especially as a result of suffering or malnutrition.
- Gavel: a small mallet used by a judge or auctioneer to bring a meeting or auction to order.
- Gawk: stare in a stupid or rude way.
- Generous: willing to give more of something, especially money, than is necessary or expected.
- Genial: kind and friendly.
- Genteel: refined and well-mannered.
- Germinate: (of a seed or spore) begin to grow, especially after a period of dormancy.
- Gesticulate: make gestures, especially while speaking or to emphasize a point.
- Gist: the main point or essence of something.
- Glaze: a thin layer of icing or sauce spread over food.
- Gleam: a bright, reflected light.
- Glean: gather (something, especially information) bit by bit.
- Glib: fluent in an insincere or superficial way.
- Glissade: slide down a slope, especially on skis.
- Glitch: a minor problem or fault that causes a temporary setback.
- Gloat: show or feel triumphant or self-satisfied.
- Glut: a large or excessive quantity of something.
- Goad: prod or urge (someone) to do something.
- Gobble: eat (something) quickly and greedily.
- Gourmand: a person who takes pleasure in eating and drinking to excess.
- Gourmet: a connoisseur of fine food and drink.
- Gracious: kind, friendly, and generous.
- Grandeur: the quality of being impressive or majestic.
- Gratis: without charge or payment.
- Gravitate: move or be attracted towards something.
- Gregarious: tending to seek and enjoy the company of others.
- Grimace: contort the face in a way that expresses pain, disgust, or other strong emotion.
- Grind: reduce (something) to small particles or powder by crushing it.
- Gristle: tough, elastic tissue connecting bones in animals, especially in the joints.
- Groove: a long, narrow channel or depression.
- Grotesque: absurdly or fantastically ugly or absurd.
- Grudge: hold a resentment or a long-lasting bitter dislike for.
- Grumble: complain in a low, bad-tempered way.
- Guerilla: a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, especially against an occupying force.