Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with G
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groggy
adjweak and unable to think clearly or walk steadily, especially because you are ill or very tired
groin
nthe place where the legs meet the front of the body
grommet
nA small, typically metal or plastic ring used to reinforce or protect a hole in material such as cloth, leather, or sheet metal.
groom
nA person whose job is to take care of horses
groomed
adjhaving a neat, tidy, and cared-for appearance.
groomer
nA person whose job is to take care of and clean animals, especially horses.
grooming
nthe 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
groomsman
nA man who accompanies and assists a bridegroom at a wedding.
groove
na long, narrow cut or depression in a hard material.
grooved
adjhaving a groove or grooves; marked by a long, narrow cut or depression.
groovy
adjVery good, excellent, fashionable, or exciting, especially in a way that is characteristic of a particular period or style.
grope
vTo try to find something that you cannot see by feeling with your hands
groping
adjMoving or feeling about blindly or uncertainly with the hands
grosbeak
nany of various finches or similar birds with a large, stout, conical beak.
grosgrain
na heavy, corded fabric, typically made of silk or rayon, with prominent crosswise ribs.
gross
adjVery obvious and unacceptable; repulsive.
gross-out
nsomething that is extremely disgusting or offensive, especially in a way that is intended to shock or amuse
grossly
advIn a very obvious and unacceptable manner; flagrantly.
grossness
nThe quality or state of being gross, especially in being repulsively coarse, vulgar, or obscene.
grotesque
adjstrange and unpleasant, especially in a way that is frightening or ridiculous
grotesquely
advin a very strange or ugly way that is not natural or normal, often in a way that is both shocking and slightly amusing
grotesquerie
nThe quality or state of being grotesque; bizarre or unnatural character.
grotto
na small picturesque cave, especially an artificial one in a park or garden.
grotty
adjUnpleasant, dirty, or of poor quality
grouch
na person who is often in a bad mood or who complains frequently
grouchy
adjeasily annoyed and complaining in a bad-tempered way.
ground
nThe solid surface of the earth
ground-attack
adjDesigned for or relating to the assault of enemy forces or installations on the ground.
ground-based
adjOperating on or from the surface of the earth, rather than in the air or space.
ground-effect
nThe increased lift and reduced aerodynamic drag experienced by an aircraft, racing car, or other vehicle when moving very close to the ground.
ground-floor
adjlocated on the same level as the ground; being the floor of a building that is at ground level
ground-hugging
adjGrowing or designed to grow very close to the ground.
ground-level
adjat the same height as the ground; not raised or high up
ground-nesting
adj(of a bird or other animal) building a nest on the ground.
ground-penetrating
adj(of radar or other technology) capable of detecting or analyzing objects or structures beneath the surface of the ground.
ground-state
nThe lowest energy state of an atom, molecule, or other quantum system.
ground-to-air
adjDesigned to be fired from the ground at aircraft or missiles.
ground-up
adjStarting from the most basic level or elements; thorough and complete.
groundball
nA batted baseball that rolls or bounces along the ground.
groundbreaking
adjNew and original, especially in a way that influences future developments; pioneering.
groundcover
nlow-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.
grounded
adjsensible and having a good understanding of what is important in life
grounder
nA batted ball in baseball or softball that rolls or bounces along the ground.
groundfish
nA fish that lives on or near the bottom of a body of water, especially the sea.
groundhog
na north american rodent of the marmot family that has a heavy body and short legs and hibernates in winter.
grounding
na firm foundation in the basic principles of a subject or skill.
groundless
adjNot based on any good reason or evidence; without foundation.
groundling
nA person who lacks good taste or intellectual sophistication; a person of unsophisticated or uncultivated tastes.
groundnut
na plant of the pea family that bears its seeds in pods underground, especially the peanut.
groundout
nIn 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.
groundskeeper
na person whose job is to maintain the grounds of a place such as a park, a golf course, or a large estate.
groundstroke
nA stroke in tennis or similar games made after the ball has bounced from the ground.
groundswell
nA sudden, rapid, and widespread growth of a feeling, opinion, or activity among a large group of people.
groundwater
nWater held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock.
groundwork
npreliminary or basic work that forms a foundation for something else.
group
nA number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together.
group-based
adjOrganized or formed on the basis of a group or groups.
group-level
adjRelating to or characteristic of a group as a whole, rather than its individual members.
group-oriented
adjFocusing on or prioritizing the needs, goals, or dynamics of a group rather than those of individuals.
grouped
adjArranged or placed together in a group or groups.
grouper
na large heavy-bodied fish of the sea bass family, typically with a big head and wide mouth, found in warm seas.
groupie
na fan of a particular musician or musical group who follows them on tour.
grouping
nthe act or process of putting people or things into groups
groupthink
nthe practice of thinking or making decisions as a group in a way that discourages creativity or individual responsibility.
groupware
nSoftware designed to facilitate collaborative work by a group of people, especially over a network.
grouse
na small, fat bird with feathered legs, shot for sport and food.
grousing
vComplaining or grumbling in a persistent, bad-tempered way.
grout
na thin mortar used for filling spaces (such as the gaps between wall or floor tiles).
grouting
na mortar or paste for filling crevices, especially the gaps between tiles.
grove
na small group of trees, typically without undergrowth.
grovel
vTo show too much respect or fear towards someone powerful, often by lying face down on the ground or behaving in a very humble way.
grow
v(of a living thing) to increase in size and develop physically over a period of time
grower
na person or company that grows plants, fruit, or vegetables for sale
growing
adjincreasing in size, amount, or degree
growl
vto make a deep, low, and threatening sound, typically as an expression of anger or hostility.
growling
adjmaking a low, guttural, threatening sound, typically as an expression of anger or hostility
grown
adjhaving reached full growth or maturity
grown-up
nan adult person
growth
nThe process of increasing in physical size, amount, value, or importance.
growth-and-income
adjrelating to or being an investment fund or strategy that aims to achieve both capital appreciation (growth) and regular dividend or interest payments (income).
growth-oriented
adjFocused on or designed to promote growth, especially economic or personal development.
grub
nThe larva of an insect, especially a beetle
grubby
adjdirty and unpleasant
grudge
na strong feeling of anger and dislike for a person who has treated you badly, especially one that lasts for a long time
grudging
adjgiven, granted, or allowed only reluctantly or resentfully
grudgingly
advIn a reluctant or unwilling manner; done without enthusiasm or generosity.
gruel
nA thin liquid food made by boiling oatmeal or another meal in water or milk.
grueling
adjextremely tiring and demanding, requiring great effort and endurance
gruelling
adjextremely tiring and demanding, both physically and mentally
gruesome
adjcausing horror or disgust; extremely unpleasant and shocking.
gruesomely
advIn a very unpleasant and shocking way, especially because of death, decay, or violence.
gruff
adj(of a voice) low and rough, often sounding unfriendly
gruffly
advIn a rough, low, and unfriendly or impatient manner.
gruffness
nThe quality of being abrupt and unfriendly in manner or speech.
grumble
vto complain about something in a bad-tempered way, often in a low voice
grumbling
adjComplaining in a quiet but bad-tempered way
grump
nA person who is often in a bad mood and complains a lot.
grumpily
advin a bad-tempered or sulky manner.
grumpiness
nThe state or quality of being bad-tempered and easily annoyed.
grumpy
adjEasily annoyed and complaining in a bad-tempered way.
grunge
na style of rock music with a loud, distorted guitar sound and lyrics expressing apathy or anger, popular in the early 1990s.
grungy
adjdirty, shabby, or in poor condition.
grunt
v(of an animal, especially a pig) to make a short, low sound in the throat
gryphon
na mythical creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion.
guacamole
nA thick paste or dip made of mashed avocado mixed with chopped onion, tomatoes, chili peppers, and seasoning.
guan
nA Chinese official, especially a high-ranking one in a bureaucratic hierarchy.
guanaco
nA wild South American mammal related to the llama, having a slender body, a long neck, and soft, pale brown fur.
guanine
nA purine base that is a component of nucleotides in DNA and RNA.
guano
nThe excrement of seabirds or bats, used as a fertilizer.
guar
nA 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.
guarana
na climbing plant native to the Amazon basin, with large leaves and clusters of flowers.
guarantee
na formal promise or assurance, especially that something is of a specified quality or will last for a specified time.
guaranteed
adjcertain to happen or be provided
guarantor
na 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.
guaranty
na formal promise or assurance, especially that something is of a specified quality or will be repaired if faulty.
guard
vTo watch over and protect someone or something to keep them safe.
guarded
adjcautious and having possible reservations
guardedly
advIn a cautious and restrained manner, showing a reluctance to reveal too much.
guardhouse
nA building used for housing guards or for detaining prisoners temporarily.
guardian
na person who protects or defends something