Alphabetical word directory

English words starting with G

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gay

adj

Sexually or romantically attracted to people of the same sex or gender

[ɡeɪ]

gay-bashing

n

The act of verbally or physically attacking gay people, or expressing strong disapproval of them.

[ˈɡeɪ ˌbæʃ.ɪŋ]

gay-friendly

adj

supportive of or welcoming to gay people; not discriminating against them.

[ˌɡeɪ ˈfrend.li]

gay-marriage

n

A marriage between two people of the same sex.

[ˈɡeɪ ˌmer.ɪdʒ]

gay-straight

adj

Relating to or involving both gay and straight people.

[ˌɡeɪ ˈstreɪt]

gay/lesbian

n

A woman who is sexually or romantically attracted exclusively to other women; a gay woman.

[ˈlez.bi.ən]

gayness

n

The quality or state of being gay, especially in relation to homosexuality.

[ˈɡeɪnəs]

gazan

n

A lightweight, often sheer, plain-weave fabric, typically made of silk, cotton, or a synthetic fiber.

[ɡəˈzɑːn]

gaze

v

To look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought.

[ɡeɪz]

gazebo

n

a small, roofed structure, often open at the sides, in a garden or park, providing shelter and a place to sit.

[ɡəˈziːboʊ]

gazelle

n

a small, slender antelope that moves quickly and gracefully, found in Africa and Asia.

[ɡəˈzel]

gazette

n

a newspaper; an official journal containing lists of government notices and appointments

[ɡəˈzet]

gazetteer

n

a list or a book of names of places, often with information about them

[ˌɡæzəˈtɪr]

gazillion

n

an extremely large, indefinite number

[ɡəˈzɪljən]

gazpacho

n

a cold spanish soup made from raw vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, onions, and cucumbers, usually blended with oil, vinegar, and garlic.

[ɡəˈspɑːtʃoʊ]

GDP

n

the total value of all the goods and services produced by a country in a specific period, used as a measure of its economic size and health

[ˌdʒiː.diːˈpiː]

gear

n

A set of toothed wheels that work together to change the relation between the speed of a driving mechanism and the speed of the driven parts.

[ɡɪr]

gearbox

n

A metal case containing the gears of a vehicle or machine.

[ˈɡɪrbɑːks]

gearhead

n

A person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about machines or technology, especially cars or computers.

[ˈɡɪrhed]

gearing

n

The set or arrangement of gears in a machine.

[ˈɡɪrɪŋ]

gearshift

n

a lever in a vehicle that is used to change from one gear to another.

[ˈɡɪrʃɪft]

gecko

n

a small lizard with a wide head and large eyes, found in warm regions

[ˈɡekoʊ]

gee

interj

An exclamation of surprise, enthusiasm, or encouragement.

[dʒiː]

gee-whiz

adj

(informal) Characterized by or expressing enthusiastic or breathless admiration, especially for something technologically impressive or showy.

[ˌdʒiː ˈwɪz]

geek

n

A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a specific subject, especially one of specialist or minority interest.

[ɡiːk]

geeky

adj

very interested in and knowledgeable about computers, technology, or a specific intellectual subject, often in a way that is socially awkward.

[ˈɡiːki]

gees

n

Plural form of 'gee', a word of command to a horse or other draft animal, directing it to turn to the right.

[dʒiːz]

geezer

n

An informal, often slightly humorous or affectionate word for a man, especially an older one.

[ˈɡiːzər]

geisha

n

a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation, dance, and song

[ˈɡeɪʃə]

gel

n

A thick, wet substance that is similar to jelly, often used in cosmetics, medicines, or food.

[dʒel]

gel-filled

adj

Containing or packed with a gel or gel-like substance.

[dʒɛl fɪld]

gel-like

adj

Having a thick, sticky, or jelly-like consistency.

[ˈdʒelˌlaɪk]

gelatin

n

a clear substance without taste that dissolves in hot water and is used to make food like jelly and some medicines and photographic film.

[ˈdʒel.ə.tən]

gelatinous

adj

Having a thick, sticky, jelly-like consistency.

[dʒəˈlætənəs]

gelato

n

a soft, creamy Italian ice cream, typically made with milk, sugar, and flavorings such as fruit or nuts, and having a lower fat content than many other ice creams.

[dʒəˈlɑːtoʊ]

gelding

n

A male horse that has been castrated.

[ˈɡɛldɪŋ]

gelid

adj

extremely cold; icy

[ˈdʒelɪd]

gem

n

a precious stone, especially when cut and polished for use in jewellery

[dʒɛm]

gem-like

adj

Resembling a gem or jewel in brilliance, beauty, or preciousness.

[ˈdʒemˌlaɪk]

gemstone

n

a precious or semiprecious stone, especially one cut, polished, and used in a piece of jewelry.

[ˈdʒɛmstoʊn]

gen

n

Information about a particular subject or topic.

[dʒen]

gen-xer

n

A person born in the generation following the baby boomers, typically from the early-to-mid 1960s to the late 1970s or early 1980s.

[ˌdʒen ˈeksər]

gendarme

n

a member of a military force, especially in france, serving as an armed police officer for public order.

[ˈʒɑːn.dɑːrm]

gendarmerie

n

A military force, especially in some European countries, charged with police duties among the civilian population.

[ˌʒɑːndɑːrməˈriː]

gender

n

The fact of being male or female, especially when considered with reference to social and cultural differences, rather than biological ones.

[ˈdʒendər]

gender-appropriate

adj

Suitable or fitting for a particular gender, especially in avoiding stereotypes.

[ˈdʒendər əˈproʊpriət]

gender-based

adj

Relating to or involving distinctions or differences made on the basis of a person's gender.

[ˈdʒendər beɪst]

gender-bending

adj

Challenging or playing with traditional ideas about male and female identity, especially in dress, appearance, or behavior.

[ˈdʒendər bendɪŋ]

gender-biased

adj

Showing an unfair preference for or against one gender, often in a way that reinforces stereotypes.

[ˈdʒendər baɪəst]

gender-blind

adj

Not taking a person's gender into account; designed to be neutral or fair to all genders.

[ˈdʒendər blaɪnd]

gender-equity

n

The state, quality, or ideal of being fair and just in the treatment of individuals of all genders, particularly regarding rights, benefits, and opportunities.

[ˈdʒendər ˈekwɪti]

gender-free

adj

Not restricted or defined by gender; free from gender distinctions or stereotypes.

[ˈdʒendər friː]

gender-neutral

adj

Not specific to, or suitable for, only one gender; applicable to or used by people of any gender.

[ˈdʒendər nuːtrəl]

gender-related

adj

Connected with or concerning the state of being male or female, or the cultural and social roles associated with this.

[ˈdʒendər rɪˌleɪtɪd]

gender-specific

adj

Relating or applicable only to people of a particular gender.

[ˈdʒendər spəˈsɪfɪk]

gender-typed

adj

Describing the process by which children acquire behaviors, interests, and attitudes that are culturally considered typical for their gender.

[ˈdʒendərtaɪpt]

gender-typing

n

the process by which a child becomes aware of their gender and acquires the values, behaviors, and roles considered typical for that gender within their society.

[ˈdʒendər ˌtaɪpɪŋ]

gendered

adj

characterized by or relating to distinctions or roles based on gender

[ˈdʒendərd]

gendering

n

The process or practice of assigning or attributing gender to someone or something, often based on societal norms and expectations.

[ˈdʒendərɪŋ]

genderless

adj

Not having or showing a gender; not belonging to or suitable for a particular gender.

[ˈdʒendərləs]

gene

n

a unit of DNA that controls a particular characteristic in living things

[dʒiːn]

gene-altered

adj

(of an organism) having had its genetic material changed artificially, especially by introducing genes from another species.

[dʒiːn ˈɒltərd]

gene-based

adj

Relating to or determined by genes; having a basis in genetic information.

[dʒiːn beɪst]

gene-spliced

adj

(of an organism or its genetic material) having had its DNA altered by the insertion of genetic material from another source.

[ˈdʒiːn splaɪst]

gene-splicing

n

The process of cutting and joining sections of DNA from different genes or organisms.

[ˈdʒiːn ˌsplaɪsɪŋ]

genealogical

adj

Relating to the study of family history and the line of descent from ancestors.

[ˌdʒiːniəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl]

genealogist

n

A person who studies or traces the history and descent of families.

[ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst]

genealogy

n

the study of the history of the past and present members of a family, or a particular person's ancestors.

[ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi]

general

adj

relating to all or most people, things, or places; not specific or detailed

[ˈdʒen(ə)rəl]

general-education

n

Education designed to provide students with broad knowledge and intellectual skills, as opposed to specialized or vocational training.

[ˈdʒɛn(ə)rəl ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n]

general-election

n

An election in which all the voters in a country or area choose their representatives, as opposed to a by-election or a primary election.

[ˌdʒenrəl ɪˈlekʃn]

general-interest

adj

Designed to appeal to a wide, non-specialist audience; not specialized or limited to a particular group.

[ˈdʒenrəl ˈɪntrəst]

general-purpose

adj

Designed or suitable for a wide range of uses, rather than specialized for one particular function.

[ˈdʒenrəl ˈpɜːrpəs]

generalise

v

To make a general or broad statement by inferring from specific cases.

[ˈdʒenrəlaɪz]

generalised

adj

Made more widely or generally applicable; not specific or specialized.

[ˈdʒenrəlaɪzd]

generalissimo

n

The supreme commander of the combined military forces of a nation or a coalition.

[ˌdʒɛn(ə)rəˈlɪsɪmoʊ]

generalist

n

A person competent in several different fields or activities.

[ˈdʒen(ə)rəlɪst]

generality

n

The quality or state of being general rather than specific or detailed.

[ˌdʒenəˈræləti]

generalizability

n

The quality of being able to be applied or extended beyond the specific case or data from which something was derived.

[ˌdʒen(ə)rəˌlaɪzəˈbɪlɪti]

generalization

n

A general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases.

[ˌdʒenrələˈzeɪʃn]

generalize

v

to make a general statement or form a general opinion that is true in most cases

[ˈdʒenrəlaɪz]

generalized

adj

made general, widespread, or common; not specific or specialized.

[ˈdʒenrəlaɪzd]

generalizing

v

To make a general or broad statement by inferring from specific cases.

[ˈdʒenrəlaɪzɪŋ]

generally

adv

In most cases; usually.

[ˈdʒenrəli]

generalship

n

The skill or practice of leading an army, especially in planning and strategy.

[ˈdʒen(ə)rəlˌʃɪp]

generate

v

To produce or create something.

[ˈdʒenəreɪt]

generated

adj

Produced or brought into existence.

[ˈdʒenəreɪtɪd]

generating

v

(present participle of 'generate') To produce or create something.

[ˈdʒenəreɪtɪŋ]

generation

n

All the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.

[ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn]

generational

adj

Relating to or characteristic of all the people born and living at about the same time

[ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃənl]

generations-old

adj

having existed or been passed down through several generations; very long-established.

[ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃənz ˈoʊld]

generative

adj

Having the power or function of generating, originating, producing, or reproducing.

[ˈdʒenəˌreɪtɪv, ˈdʒenərətɪv]

generator

n

A machine for producing electricity.

[ˈdʒenəreɪtər]

generic

adj

Relating to a whole group or class; not specific or unique.

[dʒəˈnerɪk]

generically

adv

In a way that is not specific or detailed, applying to a whole class or group.

[dʒɪˈnerɪkli]

generosity

n

The quality of being kind, understanding, and not selfish; the quality of being generous.

[ˌdʒɛnəˈrɑːsəti]

generous

adj

Willing to give money, help, or time freely.

[ˈdʒenərəs]

generously

adv

In a way that shows a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected.

[ˈdʒenərəsli]

genesis

n

The beginning or origin of something.

[ˈdʒenəsɪs]

genet

n

A small, carnivorous mammal of the civet family, with a slender body, spotted coat, and a long ringed tail, native to Africa and southwestern Europe.

[ˈdʒɛnɪt]

genetic

adj

relating to genes or heredity

[dʒəˈnetɪk]

genetically

adv

in a way that relates to genes or genetics

[dʒəˈnet̬.ɪ.kəl.i]

geneticist

n

A scientist who studies genetics, the branch of biology concerned with genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms.

[dʒəˈnet̬.ɪ.sɪst]

genetics

n

The scientific study of the way in which the genes of a living thing control its characteristics.

[dʒəˈnet̬.ɪks]

genial

adj

Friendly and cheerful.

[ˈdʒiːniəl]

geniality

n

The quality of being friendly and cheerful.

[ˌdʒiːniˈæləti]

genially

adv

In a friendly and cheerful manner.

[ˈdʒiːniəli]

genie

n

A magical spirit, especially one that lives in a lamp or bottle and obeys the person who controls it.

[ˈdʒiːni]

genistein

n

A naturally occurring isoflavone compound found in plants, especially in soybeans and other legumes, that has estrogenic and antioxidant properties.

[ˈdʒɛnɪstiːɪn]

genital

adj

Relating to the external and internal organs of reproduction.

[ˈdʒenɪtl]

genitalia

n

The external and internal organs of the reproductive system.

[ˌdʒɛnɪˈteɪliə]

genitals

plural noun

The external and internal organs of the reproductive system.

[ˈdʒenɪt(ə)lz]

genitourinary

adj

relating to the genital and urinary organs or their functions.

[ˌdʒenɪtoʊˈjʊrəneri]

genius

n

Exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability.

[ˈdʒiːniəs]

genocidal

adj

relating to or involving the deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group.

[ˌdʒenəˈsaɪdl]

genocide

n

The deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group.

[ˈdʒen.ə.saɪd]

genoese

adj

Of or relating to the city of Genoa in Italy, its inhabitants, or their culture.

[ˌdʒenoʊˈiːz]

genome

n

The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.

[ˈdʒiːnoʊm]

genomic

adj

Relating to the complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.

[dʒɪˈnoʊmɪk]

genomics

n

The branch of molecular biology concerned with the structure, function, evolution, and mapping of genomes.

[dʒɪˈnoʊmɪks]
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