English words starting with G

Resembling or characteristic of the art, architecture, culture, or methods of ancient or modern Greece.

Of, relating to, or involving both Greece and Turkey or their peoples, cultures, or languages.

of the colour between blue and yellow in the spectrum; coloured like grass or emeralds.

having the colors green and white combined, often in a pattern or design

Having the colors green and yellow combined or intermingled.

Of a color that is a dark shade between green and black.

Of a color intermediate between green and blue; bluish-green or greenish-blue.

An official document granting a foreign national the right to live and work permanently in the United States.

Jealous or envious.

Of a color between green and gold; having a yellowish-green or greenish-gold hue.

Of a color that is a mixture of green and gray.

A common name for various birds, especially certain ducks, with green plumage on the head, such as the male mallard.

To give official permission or approval for a project, plan, or idea to proceed.

Painted with the color green.

Having stripes that are green in color.

Having a slight green colour or shade.

a piece of u.s. paper money

A strip of open land, often parkland or farmland, surrounding a town or city where building is restricted by law.

A North American climbing vine of the genus Smilax, having tough, thorny stems, greenish flowers, and typically bluish-black berries.

green foliage or vegetation; leaves and plants collectively.

A person who owns or works in a shop that sells fresh vegetables and fruit.

an inexperienced or naive person, especially one new to a particular job or activity.

a building with glass walls and roof, used for growing plants that need warmth and protection.

A gas, such as carbon dioxide or methane, that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation, thereby trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere.

the process of making something more environmentally friendly or sustainable.

slightly green in colour

of a color intermediate between green and blue; cyan.

Of a color intermediate between green and yellow.

In a green manner; with a green color or appearance.

the quality or state of being green in colour

A room in a theatre or television studio where performers can relax when they are not performing.

a person whose job is to take care of the grass on a golf course

a type of green-colored stone, especially one used for ornaments or tools.

An area of land covered with thick, healthy grass.

A strip of undeveloped land near an urban area, set aside for recreational use or environmental protection.

To say hello to someone or welcome them, often with words or a gesture.

A person who welcomes customers or guests, especially at the entrance to a store, restaurant, or event.

A word or gesture used when meeting someone.

a decorative card, often with a picture and a message, sent to someone on a special occasion or to express good wishes

(of a person) fond of company; sociable.

The quality of being fond of company; sociability.

Relating to or introduced by Pope Gregory XIII, especially the Gregorian calendar.

An imaginary mischievous creature, especially one blamed for unexplained mechanical or electronic faults.

A small bomb thrown by hand or launched from a rifle.

a soldier armed with grenades, originally one who threw them by hand.

a sweet, red syrup made from pomegranates or other fruits, used in cocktails and other drinks.

Of a colour between black and white, like ashes or lead.

Having grey or white hair, typically as a result of aging.

A breed of tall, slender dog noted for its keen sight and great speed, used in racing and hunting.

The quality or state of being grey in colour.

A pattern of straight lines that cross each other to form squares

Describing an electrical device or system that is linked to a main power grid, allowing for the exchange of electricity.

Marked with a grid of lines or squares.

A flat metal surface, often with a handle, used for cooking food such as pancakes, bacon, or burgers over direct heat.

A frame of parallel metal bars used for grilling food over a fire.

Having a pattern or structure that resembles a grid; composed of or marked by a network of lines crossing at right angles.

a situation in which streets are so blocked with traffic that vehicles cannot move.

Describing a situation, especially traffic, that is completely unable to move.

Intense sorrow, especially caused by someone's death.

Overwhelmed with intense sorrow and distress.

a feeling of having been treated unfairly

to feel or express great sadness, especially because someone has died

Suffered deep sorrow or distress, especially due to someone's death or a loss.

feeling or expressing great sadness, especially because someone has died

(of something bad) very severe or serious

in a very severe or serious way, causing great suffering or distress

a mythical creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion.

a mythical creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion.

a person who gets money or something else by deceiving people

To cook food on a metal frame over or under direct heat.

A grating or screen, often of metal bars or wires, used to cover an opening such as a window, air vent, or the front of a vehicle.

(of food) cooked by direct exposure to radiant heat, as on a grill or over an open fire.

A hot sandwich made with melted cheese between slices of buttered bread that are toasted until crisp.

The process of cooking food over direct, intense heat, especially on a metal frame.

decorative or protective work made of metal bars or wire arranged in a pattern.

looking or sounding very serious, stern, and without cheer

Having a very serious, stern, or forbidding facial expression.

Having an appearance that is stern, severe, or threatening.

an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.

Making a twisted or contorted facial expression, often to show pain, disgust, or disapproval.

A thick, ingrained layer of dirt or soot.

In a very serious, gloomy, or forbidding manner.

The quality or state of being grim; stern, forbidding, or harsh in character or appearance.

covered with or characterized by grime; very dirty.

to smile broadly, especially in an unrestrained manner and showing the teeth.

A person who is mean-spirited and spoils the enjoyment of others, especially someone who dislikes Christmas.

to crush something into small pieces or a powder by pressing between hard surfaces

a machine or device for grinding something, especially coffee beans or spices.

Definition 1: (of a difficult situation) oppressive, wearing, and seemingly endless.

a thick, round stone that is turned like a wheel and is used for sharpening tools or shaping metal.

a female foreigner, especially a woman or girl who is not from latin america, used especially in latin american countries and often by spanish speakers in the southwestern u.s.

A term, often used in Spanish-speaking countries, to refer to a foreigner, especially an English-speaking person from the U.S. or Britain.

Having a broad smile, often showing the teeth

a member of a class of traveling poets, musicians, and storytellers in west africa who maintain a tradition of oral history.

To hold something tightly.

to complain about something in an annoying way

complaining in a persistent, irritating way

a device or part of a machine that holds or grips something firmly.

Holding one's attention completely; intensely interesting or exciting.

having a surface or texture that provides good friction or traction, preventing slipping.

a method of painting in grey monochrome, typically to imitate sculpture.

Causing horror or disgust; gruesome.

Grain that is to be ground into flour.

A tough, elastic, whitish-yellow tissue found in meat, especially in cheaper cuts; cartilage.

a mill for grinding grain, especially one that is powered by water or wind.

Small, loose particles of stone or sand.

the quality of containing or resembling grit; a rough, granular texture.

containing or covered with grit; having a rough, hard texture.

to complain or whine in a persistent, fretful way.

having hair that is grey or streaked with grey

(of hair or fur) grey or greyish in colour, often with streaks of another colour.

To make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or physical effort.

A long, low sound made by a person expressing physical or mental suffering, disapproval, or sexual pleasure.

hulled grain broken into fragments, especially oats.

A person who sells food and small household goods.

A store that sells food and other household goods.

A store that sells food and other household goods.

An alcoholic drink, especially one made by mixing rum with water.

in a dazed, unsteady, or confused manner, typically as a result of sleep, illness, or alcohol.

A state of being weak, dazed, and unsteady, especially from illness, tiredness, or alcohol.