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English words starting with G

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groggy

adj

weak and unable to think clearly or walk steadily, especially because you are ill or very tired

[ˈɡrɑːɡi]

groin

n

the place where the legs meet the front of the body

[ɡrɔɪn]

grommet

n

A small, typically metal or plastic ring used to reinforce or protect a hole in material such as cloth, leather, or sheet metal.

[ˈɡrɑːmɪt]

groom

n

A person whose job is to take care of horses

[ɡruːm]

groomed

adj

having a neat, tidy, and cared-for appearance.

[ɡruːmd]

groomer

n

A person whose job is to take care of and clean animals, especially horses.

[ˈɡruːmər]

grooming

n

the things that you do to make your appearance clean and neat, for example brushing your hair, or the things that you do to an animal to keep its fur or hair clean and neat

[ˈɡruːmɪŋ]

groomsman

n

A man who accompanies and assists a bridegroom at a wedding.

[ˈɡruːmzmən]

groove

n

a long, narrow cut or depression in a hard material.

[ɡruːv]

grooved

adj

having a groove or grooves; marked by a long, narrow cut or depression.

[ɡruːvd]

groovy

adj

Very good, excellent, fashionable, or exciting, especially in a way that is characteristic of a particular period or style.

[ˈɡruːvi]

grope

v

To try to find something that you cannot see by feeling with your hands

[ɡroʊp]

groping

adj

Moving or feeling about blindly or uncertainly with the hands

[ˈɡroʊpɪŋ]

grosbeak

n

any of various finches or similar birds with a large, stout, conical beak.

[ˈɡroʊsbiːk]

grosgrain

n

a heavy, corded fabric, typically made of silk or rayon, with prominent crosswise ribs.

[ˈɡroʊ.ɡreɪn]

gross

adj

Very obvious and unacceptable; repulsive.

[ɡroʊs]

gross-out

n

something that is extremely disgusting or offensive, especially in a way that is intended to shock or amuse

[ˈɡroʊs aʊt]

grossly

adv

In a very obvious and unacceptable manner; flagrantly.

[ˈɡroʊsli]

grossness

n

The quality or state of being gross, especially in being repulsively coarse, vulgar, or obscene.

[ˈɡroʊsnəs]

grotesque

adj

strange and unpleasant, especially in a way that is frightening or ridiculous

[ɡroʊˈtɛsk]

grotesquely

adv

in a very strange or ugly way that is not natural or normal, often in a way that is both shocking and slightly amusing

[ɡroʊˈteskli]

grotesquerie

n

The quality or state of being grotesque; bizarre or unnatural character.

[ɡroʊˈtɛskəri]

grotto

n

a small picturesque cave, especially an artificial one in a park or garden.

[ˈɡrɑːtəʊ]

grotty

adj

Unpleasant, dirty, or of poor quality

[ˈɡrɑːti]

grouch

n

a person who is often in a bad mood or who complains frequently

[ɡraʊtʃ]

grouchy

adj

easily annoyed and complaining in a bad-tempered way.

[ˈɡraʊtʃi]

ground

n

The solid surface of the earth

[ɡraʊnd]

ground-attack

adj

Designed for or relating to the assault of enemy forces or installations on the ground.

[ˈɡraʊnd əˌtæk]

ground-based

adj

Operating on or from the surface of the earth, rather than in the air or space.

[ˈɡraʊnd beɪst]

ground-effect

n

The increased lift and reduced aerodynamic drag experienced by an aircraft, racing car, or other vehicle when moving very close to the ground.

[ˈɡraʊnd əˌfɛkt]

ground-floor

adj

located on the same level as the ground; being the floor of a building that is at ground level

[ˌɡraʊnd ˈflɔːr]

ground-hugging

adj

Growing or designed to grow very close to the ground.

[ˈɡraʊndˌhʌɡɪŋ]

ground-level

adj

at the same height as the ground; not raised or high up

[ˈɡraʊnd ˌlev.əl]

ground-nesting

adj

(of a bird or other animal) building a nest on the ground.

[ˈɡraʊnd ˌnestɪŋ]

ground-penetrating

adj

(of radar or other technology) capable of detecting or analyzing objects or structures beneath the surface of the ground.

[ˈɡraʊnd ˌpen.ə.treɪ.t̬ɪŋ]

ground-state

n

The lowest energy state of an atom, molecule, or other quantum system.

[ˈɡraʊnd steɪt]

ground-to-air

adj

Designed to be fired from the ground at aircraft or missiles.

[ˌɡraʊnd.tuˈer]

ground-up

adj

Starting from the most basic level or elements; thorough and complete.

[ˈɡraʊnd ʌp]

groundball

n

A batted baseball that rolls or bounces along the ground.

[ˈɡraʊndbɔːl]

groundbreaking

adj

New and original, especially in a way that influences future developments; pioneering.

[ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪkɪŋ]

groundcover

n

low-growing plants that spread over the ground to form a dense layer, used especially in gardens to prevent weeds and erosion or for decorative purposes.

[ˈɡraʊndˌkʌvər]

grounded

adj

sensible and having a good understanding of what is important in life

[ˈɡraʊndɪd]

grounder

n

A batted ball in baseball or softball that rolls or bounces along the ground.

[ˈɡraʊndər]

groundfish

n

A fish that lives on or near the bottom of a body of water, especially the sea.

[ˈɡraʊndfɪʃ]

groundhog

n

a north american rodent of the marmot family that has a heavy body and short legs and hibernates in winter.

[ˈɡraʊndhɔːɡ]

grounding

n

a firm foundation in the basic principles of a subject or skill.

[ˈɡraʊndɪŋ]

groundless

adj

Not based on any good reason or evidence; without foundation.

[ˈɡraʊndləs]

groundling

n

A person who lacks good taste or intellectual sophistication; a person of unsophisticated or uncultivated tastes.

[ˈɡraʊndlɪŋ]

groundnut

n

a plant of the pea family that bears its seeds in pods underground, especially the peanut.

[ˈɡraʊndnʌt]

groundout

n

In baseball or softball, a play in which a batter is put out after hitting a ground ball that is fielded and thrown to first base before the batter arrives.

[ˈɡraʊndaʊt]

groundskeeper

n

a person whose job is to maintain the grounds of a place such as a park, a golf course, or a large estate.

[ˈɡraʊndzˌkiːpər]

groundstroke

n

A stroke in tennis or similar games made after the ball has bounced from the ground.

[ˈɡraʊndstroʊk]

groundswell

n

A sudden, rapid, and widespread growth of a feeling, opinion, or activity among a large group of people.

[ˈɡraʊndswɛl]

groundwater

n

Water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock.

[ˈɡraʊndwɔːtər]

groundwork

n

preliminary or basic work that forms a foundation for something else.

[ˈɡraʊndwɜːrk]

group

n

A number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together.

[ɡruːp]

group-based

adj

Organized or formed on the basis of a group or groups.

[ɡrup beɪst]

group-level

adj

Relating to or characteristic of a group as a whole, rather than its individual members.

[ˈɡruːp ˌlev.əl]

group-oriented

adj

Focusing on or prioritizing the needs, goals, or dynamics of a group rather than those of individuals.

[ˌɡruːp ˈɔːrientɪd]

grouped

adj

Arranged or placed together in a group or groups.

[ɡruːpt]

grouper

n

a large heavy-bodied fish of the sea bass family, typically with a big head and wide mouth, found in warm seas.

[ˈɡruːpər]

groupie

n

a fan of a particular musician or musical group who follows them on tour.

[ˈɡruːpi]

grouping

n

the act or process of putting people or things into groups

[ˈɡruːpɪŋ]

groupthink

n

the practice of thinking or making decisions as a group in a way that discourages creativity or individual responsibility.

[ˈɡruːpθɪŋk]

groupware

n

Software designed to facilitate collaborative work by a group of people, especially over a network.

[ˈɡruːpwer]

grouse

n

a small, fat bird with feathered legs, shot for sport and food.

[ɡraʊs]

grousing

v

Complaining or grumbling in a persistent, bad-tempered way.

[ˈɡraʊsɪŋ]

grout

n

a thin mortar used for filling spaces (such as the gaps between wall or floor tiles).

[ɡraʊt]

grouting

n

a mortar or paste for filling crevices, especially the gaps between tiles.

[ˈɡraʊtɪŋ]

grove

n

a small group of trees, typically without undergrowth.

[ɡroʊv]

grovel

v

To show too much respect or fear towards someone powerful, often by lying face down on the ground or behaving in a very humble way.

[ˈɡrɑːv(ə)l]

grow

v

(of a living thing) to increase in size and develop physically over a period of time

[ɡroʊ]

grower

n

a person or company that grows plants, fruit, or vegetables for sale

[ˈɡroʊər]

growing

adj

increasing in size, amount, or degree

[ˈɡroʊɪŋ]

growl

v

to make a deep, low, and threatening sound, typically as an expression of anger or hostility.

[ɡraʊl]

growling

adj

making a low, guttural, threatening sound, typically as an expression of anger or hostility

[ˈɡraʊlɪŋ]

grown

adj

having reached full growth or maturity

[ɡroʊn]

grown-up

n

an adult person

[ˌɡroʊn ˈʌp]

growth

n

The process of increasing in physical size, amount, value, or importance.

[ɡroʊθ]

growth-and-income

adj

relating to or being an investment fund or strategy that aims to achieve both capital appreciation (growth) and regular dividend or interest payments (income).

[ˌɡroʊθ ən ˈɪnkʌm]

growth-oriented

adj

Focused on or designed to promote growth, especially economic or personal development.

[ˈɡroʊθ ˌɔːrientɪd]

grub

n

The larva of an insect, especially a beetle

[ɡrʌb]

grubby

adj

dirty and unpleasant

[ˈɡrʌbi]

grudge

n

a strong feeling of anger and dislike for a person who has treated you badly, especially one that lasts for a long time

[ɡrʌdʒ]

grudging

adj

given, granted, or allowed only reluctantly or resentfully

[ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ]

grudgingly

adv

In a reluctant or unwilling manner; done without enthusiasm or generosity.

[ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋli]

gruel

n

A thin liquid food made by boiling oatmeal or another meal in water or milk.

[ˈɡruːəl]

grueling

adj

extremely tiring and demanding, requiring great effort and endurance

[ˈɡruəlɪŋ]

gruelling

adj

extremely tiring and demanding, both physically and mentally

[ˈɡruəlɪŋ]

gruesome

adj

causing horror or disgust; extremely unpleasant and shocking.

[ˈɡruːsəm]

gruesomely

adv

In a very unpleasant and shocking way, especially because of death, decay, or violence.

[ˈɡruːsəmli]

gruff

adj

(of a voice) low and rough, often sounding unfriendly

[ɡrʌf]

gruffly

adv

In a rough, low, and unfriendly or impatient manner.

[ˈɡrʌfli]

gruffness

n

The quality of being abrupt and unfriendly in manner or speech.

[ˈɡrʌfnəs]

grumble

v

to complain about something in a bad-tempered way, often in a low voice

[ˈɡrʌmbl]

grumbling

adj

Complaining in a quiet but bad-tempered way

[ˈɡrʌmblɪŋ]

grump

n

A person who is often in a bad mood and complains a lot.

[ɡrʌmp]

grumpily

adv

in a bad-tempered or sulky manner.

[ˈɡrʌmpɪli]

grumpiness

n

The state or quality of being bad-tempered and easily annoyed.

[ˈɡrʌmp.i.nəs]

grumpy

adj

Easily annoyed and complaining in a bad-tempered way.

[ˈɡrʌm.pi]

grunge

n

a style of rock music with a loud, distorted guitar sound and lyrics expressing apathy or anger, popular in the early 1990s.

[ɡrʌndʒ]

grungy

adj

dirty, shabby, or in poor condition.

[ˈɡrʌndʒi]

grunt

v

(of an animal, especially a pig) to make a short, low sound in the throat

[ɡrʌnt]

gryphon

n

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

[ˈɡrɪfən]

guacamole

n

A thick paste or dip made of mashed avocado mixed with chopped onion, tomatoes, chili peppers, and seasoning.

[ˌɡwɑːkəˈmoʊli]

guan

n

A Chinese official, especially a high-ranking one in a bureaucratic hierarchy.

[ɡwɑːn]

guanaco

n

A wild South American mammal related to the llama, having a slender body, a long neck, and soft, pale brown fur.

[ɡwəˈnɑːkoʊ]

guanine

n

A purine base that is a component of nucleotides in DNA and RNA.

[ˈɡwɑː.niːn]

guano

n

The excrement of seabirds or bats, used as a fertilizer.

[ˈɡwɑːnoʊ]

guar

n

A drought-resistant leguminous plant (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) cultivated for its seeds, which yield a gum used as a thickener and stabilizer in food and industrial products.

[ɡɑːr]

guarana

n

a climbing plant native to the Amazon basin, with large leaves and clusters of flowers.

[ˌɡwɑː.rəˈnɑː]

guarantee

n

a formal promise or assurance, especially that something is of a specified quality or will last for a specified time.

[ˌɡærənˈtiː]

guaranteed

adj

certain to happen or be provided

[ˌɡærənˈtiːd]

guarantor

n

a person or organization that gives a formal promise to be responsible for another person's debt or obligations if that person fails to pay or perform.

[ˈɡærəntər]

guaranty

n

a formal promise or assurance, especially that something is of a specified quality or will be repaired if faulty.

[ˈɡærənti]

guard

v

To watch over and protect someone or something to keep them safe.

[ɡɑːrd]

guarded

adj

cautious and having possible reservations

[ˈɡɑːrdɪd]

guardedly

adv

In a cautious and restrained manner, showing a reluctance to reveal too much.

[ˈɡɑːrdɪdli]

guardhouse

n

A building used for housing guards or for detaining prisoners temporarily.

[ˈɡɑːrdhaʊs]

guardian

n

a person who protects or defends something

[ˈɡɑːrdiən]
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