English words starting with G

A child who attends elementary school, typically between the ages of about 5 and 12.

A designation for the third year of primary school education in many educational systems.

arranged in grades or levels of quality, size, or difficulty.

A person or machine that sorts things, especially agricultural products, by quality, size, or grade.

The degree of steepness of a slope, especially on a road or railway.

The process of assigning a score or level of quality to something, such as a student's work or a product.

happening or changing slowly over a long period of time or by small degrees.

the policy or principle of achieving a goal, especially social or political change, through gradual stages rather than sudden or radical action.

In a way that happens or changes slowly over a period of time.

To successfully complete a course of study at a university, college, or school and receive a degree or diploma.

Relating to or characteristic of study at the level of a graduate degree (such as a master's or doctorate).

A division of a university or an independent institution offering advanced academic or professional degrees beyond the bachelor's level.

A student who has earned a first degree and is studying for an advanced degree at a university.

Divided into a series of steps, stages, or levels, each marked by a different value or measurement.

The successful completion of a course of study at a university, college, or school, or the ceremony at which you receive a degree or diploma for this.

Words or drawings, often humorous or political, scratched, scribbled, or sprayed on a wall or other surface in a public place.

having graffiti written or drawn on a surface

a drawing or writing scratched or sprayed on a wall or other surface in a public place.

The act of joining a cut part of one plant onto another plant so that they grow together as one.

Inserted a shoot or twig from one plant into another so they grow together.

The act or technique of inserting a shoot or bud from one plant into another so they grow together as a single plant.

A cup or plate that, according to medieval legend, was used by Jesus Christ at the Last Supper and later became the object of quests by knights.

the small, hard seeds of food plants such as wheat, rice, etc., or these seeds collectively

Made from or containing grain as a primary ingredient.

(of livestock, especially cattle) fed on grain, typically to produce a desired quality of meat.

the quality or state of being grainy; a texture or appearance composed of or resembling small grains or particles.

Having a rough surface or appearance like that of grains or small particles.

A metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.

(of a bacterium) not retaining the violet stain used in Gram's method of staining, typically having a thinner cell wall.

(of bacteria) retaining a violet stain after being treated with Gram's method, typically having a thick cell wall.

A type of low-growing grass, especially of the genus Bouteloua, common in the plains of North America.

A unit of mass in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.

the rules in a language for changing the form of words and combining them into sentences

A type of secondary school, especially in the UK, that provides an academic education and prepares students for university.

a person who studies and writes about grammar

Relating to or following the rules of grammar.

In a way that relates to or follows the rules of grammar.

a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.

A golden statuette awarded annually by the Recording Academy for outstanding achievement in the music industry.

Having been nominated for a Grammy Award, one of the major annual awards for achievements in the music industry.

Having won a Grammy Award, an accolade by the Recording Academy for achievements in the music industry.

An old-fashioned type of record player that uses a needle to play music from a flat disc.

An informal or childish term for grandfather.

An informal, affectionate, or humorous term for one's grandfather.

A grandmother.

a building for storing threshed grain.

Impressive and large or important.

A jury, typically of 12 to 23 people, that examines accusations against persons charged with crime and decides whether the evidence is sufficient to justify a formal indictment and trial.

Of a very large size, extent, or degree; ambitious and comprehensive in scope.

one's grandfather

An informal term for grandfather.

One's grandchild, especially a very young one.

a child of one's son or daughter

The children of one's son or daughter.

one's grandfather (an informal term)

The most important, largest, or original example of something.

The daughter of one's son or daughter.

A man of high social or political rank, especially a Spanish or Portuguese nobleman of the highest rank.

the quality of being magnificent, impressive, or grand in appearance or style.

the father of one's father or mother.

To exempt (someone or something) from a new law or regulation because of pre-existing circumstances.

having the kind and protective qualities often associated with a grandfather

using words that are intended to sound important and impressive, but do not sound sincere or natural

seeming very impressive or trying to seem very impressive, but not really possible or practical

In a way that is impressive or magnificent but is also intended to seem very important, often in a way that is exaggerated or not sincere.

the quality of being grand or magnificent in an impressive or imposing way.

A child of one's son or daughter; a grandchild.

In a way that is impressive and large or important

(informal) one's grandmother

An informal or affectionate term for one's grandmother.

A chess player of the highest class, especially one who has achieved an official international title.

An informal term for one's grandmother.

the mother of one's father or mother.

characteristic of or suitable for a grandmother, especially in being kind, warm, and protective.

The son of one's nephew or niece.

the quality of being large and impressive in appearance, size, or style.

a daughter of one's nephew or niece.

An informal word for grandfather.

the parent of one's father or mother

The son of one's son or daughter.

the main seating area, usually roofed, for spectators at a racecourse or sports ground.

The act of behaving or speaking in a way intended to attract the attention and approval of an audience, especially in politics or public life.

a semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water, and flavorings, with a coarse, grainy texture.

a very hard, grey, pink, or black rock, used for building and making roads.

resembling granite in texture, hardness, or appearance

An informal word for grandmother.

a type of breakfast food consisting of rolled oats, nuts, honey, and sometimes dried fruit, usually baked until crisp.

To agree to give or allow something requested

Relating to or involved in the process of awarding grants, especially of money.

Past tense and past participle of grant: to agree to give or allow something requested

A person or organization to whom a grant or legal title is given.

Agreeing to give or allow (something requested) to someone.

A person or institution that makes a grant or conveyance, especially in a legal context.

Consisting of or appearing to consist of small grains or particles.

the quality or state of being composed of many small, distinct parts or pieces.

to form into grains or small particles

consisting of or covered with small grains or particles

The process of forming something into small grains or particles.

A very small piece or grain of a solid substance.

a small area of inflammation or swelling in body tissue, typically caused by infection or foreign material.

characterized by or affected with granulomas, which are small areas of inflamed tissue.

a small, round, juicy fruit, typically green or purple, that grows in clusters on a vine and is often used to make wine.

a large, round citrus fruit with a thick yellow skin and juicy, slightly bitter flesh that can be pink or yellow.

the small, hard seed found inside a grape.

a cluster of small iron balls used as ammunition for a cannon, which scatter like the seeds of a grape when fired.

a climbing plant on which grapes grow

A diagram showing the relation between variable quantities, typically of two variables, each measured along one of a pair of axes at right angles.

The smallest meaningful unit in a writing system, such as a letter, a combination of letters, or a symbol like a punctuation mark.

Relating to visual art or computer-generated images, especially involving drawing, printing, or photography.

The art or profession of using design elements (such as typography and images) to convey information or create an effect.

Relating to or in the form of a visual image such as a chart, diagram, or picture.

In a vivid and realistic way.

The process or technique of plotting points or drawing a graph to represent data or a mathematical function.

A soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant.

a strong alcoholic spirit made in Italy from the skins and other remains of grapes after they have been pressed to make wine

To struggle or fight physically, especially at close quarters.

A person who grapples with someone, especially in a fight or sport.

The action of gripping or seizing something firmly, especially in a fight or struggle.

To take and hold something firmly with your hands.

able to be grasped or understood