English words starting with G

A very small drop or ball of a liquid or a soft substance.

Any of a group of simple proteins that are found in blood serum, milk, muscle, and plant seeds and are insoluble in pure water but soluble in dilute salt solutions.

A musical instrument consisting of a set of tuned metal bars arranged like a keyboard, played with small hammers.

To take or obtain something, especially in a quick or opportunistic way.

Relating to or affecting a glomerulus, especially the cluster of capillaries in the kidney that filters blood to form urine.

A kidney disease in which the glomeruli, the tiny filtering units in the kidneys, become inflamed and damaged.

a state of near darkness

A feeling or prediction of extreme pessimism, hopelessness, or impending disaster.

in a way that shows unhappiness or a lack of hope

a state of near darkness

dark or poorly lit, especially in a way that makes you feel sad

A soft, wet, sticky mass or blob of something, often unappetizing.

thick and sticky in a messy or unappealing way

The act of describing or representing something as admirable, especially more admirable than it really is.

made to seem more important or splendid than it really is

to praise and worship god

a climbing lily of tropical africa and asia, with showy red and yellow flowers.

Having, worthy of, or bringing great fame, admiration, or praise; magnificent.

In a way that deserves or brings great fame and admiration; splendidly.

great admiration, honor, and praise that you earn by achieving something.

A smooth, shiny surface or appearance.

To avoid talking about or considering something unpleasant or embarrassing by dealing with it quickly or ignoring it.

A list of difficult, technical, or specialized words with their definitions, often placed at the back of a book.

to give a brief explanation or translation of a word or phrase

Having a smooth, shiny, and reflective surface.

Relating to or produced by the glottis (the part of the larynx consisting of the vocal cords and the opening between them).

Of or relating to the glottis.

the part of the larynx consisting of the vocal cords and the opening between them.

A covering for the hand, typically with separate parts for each finger and the thumb.

wearing a glove or gloves

not wearing gloves.

to produce a continuous, steady, and gentle light, especially without a flame

Describing something that emits light after being exposed to light, visible in darkness.

To look or stare with sullen anger or hostility.

Having a dark, angry, or sullen look or expression.

Shining with a steady, warm, and soft light.

In a way that expresses great praise or admiration.

The wingless female or larva of a firefly, which emits light from its abdomen.

Any of a group of corticosteroids (such as cortisol) that are involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats and have anti-inflammatory activity.

A compound which occurs naturally in the fluid around joints, and is often taken as a dietary supplement to help treat osteoarthritis.

A simple sugar which is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.

A sticky substance used for joining things together.

firmly attached or stuck to something, as if with glue.

To pour or drink a liquid with a series of quick, gurgling sounds.

Looking or feeling sad and gloomy.

In a disappointed or unhappy manner.

an elementary particle that acts as the exchange particle for the strong force between quarks.

To supply or fill something with more of it than is needed or wanted.

A salt or ester of glutamic acid, especially one that functions as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.

A crystalline amino acid that is found in proteins and is important in the metabolism of nitrogen in the body.

A compound that acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells from toxins such as free radicals.

Any of the large muscles in the buttocks, especially the gluteus maximus.

Relating to the buttocks or the muscles in the buttocks.

A protein substance that remains when starch is washed from wheat flour, giving dough its elastic texture.

containing no gluten

Any of the three large muscles of the buttock

Having a sticky, glue-like quality.

Having had more than enough of something; overfilled or oversupplied.

A person who eats and drinks excessively or voraciously.

Having the habit of eating too much and being greedy for food.

The habit or act of eating too much food.

Relating to the concentration of glucose in the blood.

a sweet, thick, clear liquid used in making medicines, foods, and explosives.

a sweet, thick, clear liquid used in making medicines, explosives, and foods, and for making skin smooth and soft.

a sweet, thick, colorless liquid obtained from fats and oils, used in making medicines, explosives, and antifreeze.

A univalent radical or group, C₃H₅, derived from glycerol by removal of a hydroxyl group.

The simplest amino acid, a sweet crystalline compound that is a constituent of most proteins.

a substance in the body, especially in the liver and muscles, that stores carbohydrates and can be quickly converted into glucose for energy.

A thick, sweet, colorless liquid, especially ethylene glycol, used as an antifreeze and in making plastics.

A protein that has carbohydrate groups attached to the polypeptide chain.

A compound formed from a simple sugar and another compound, typically a non-sugar molecule, often found in plants.

A symbolic figure or character, especially one that is carved or inscribed.

A synthetic compound which is a non-selective systemic herbicide, particularly effective against perennial weeds.

(of a tree or its branches) knobbly, rough, and twisted, especially with age.

(of a wave, snow, or a natural surface) having many bumps, ridges, or hard, twisted knots; rugged and challenging.

To grind or strike (the teeth) together, especially as a sign of strong emotion such as anger or pain.

The action of grinding one's teeth together, typically as a sign of anger, pain, or frustration.

A small, flying insect that bites, similar to a mosquito but smaller.

A small, active, insect-eating songbird of the North American genus Polioptila, typically having a long tail and a slender bill.

to bite something repeatedly, often making a hole in it or gradually destroying it

Causing persistent and worrying pain or distress

a metamorphic rock with a banded or foliated structure, typically consisting of feldspar, quartz, and mica.

An imaginary creature in children's stories that is like a small old man and lives under the ground

Using or consisting of short, wise sayings; aphoristic.

The projecting piece on a sundial that shows the time by the position of its shadow.

Knowledge of spiritual mysteries, especially that sought by the Gnostics in the early Christian era.

Relating to knowledge, especially spiritual or mystical knowledge.

The total value of goods produced and services provided by a country during one year, equal to the gross domestic product plus the net income from foreign investments.

a large african antelope with a long head and a beard, and curved horns.

To move or travel from one place to another.

permission to proceed with a plan or action

an instance of an aircraft abandoning a landing attempt and circling to make another approach.

A person who acts as a messenger or negotiator between people or groups who do not or cannot communicate directly.

A small, low vehicle with wheels, typically pushed by hand, for a young child to ride in.

A type of small, fast boat, often used for smuggling drugs.

Describing a willingness to risk everything in an all-out effort to achieve success.

a person who is energetic, determined, and ambitious, and who works hard to achieve success.

Relating to a style of fast, energetic, and sexually suggestive dancing to pop music, especially in the 1960s.

Describing an action or policy of acting independently, without help or support from others.

a small, low, open four-wheeled racing car with a simple frame and a lightweight engine.

A single complete cycle of an activity, process, or argument, especially one that is repeated.

A form of industrial action in which workers deliberately work at a very slow pace as a protest.

to provoke or annoy someone so that they react

The act of provoking or urging someone, especially in an annoying way.

The object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.

Aimed at achieving a specific purpose or result.

The line that marks the boundary of the goal in sports such as soccer, rugby, or hockey.

focused on achieving specific aims or results

The process or activity of deciding what you want to achieve or what you want someone else to achieve over a particular period.

A player in sports such as soccer or hockey whose job is to stop the ball or puck from entering the goal.

A player in sports such as soccer or hockey whose main job is to stop the ball or puck from going into the goal.

One of the two upright posts, often connected by a crossbar, that form the goal in various sports such as soccer, rugby, and hockey.

A player in sports such as hockey or lacrosse whose position is in front of the goal and whose chief duty is to prevent the ball or puck from entering it; a goalkeeper.

The action or role of defending the goal in sports such as hockey, soccer, or lacrosse.

a large monitor lizard native to australia and new guinea.

A hardy domesticated ruminant animal that has backward-curving horns and is kept for its milk, wool, and meat.

a small, pointed beard on a man's chin, resembling the beard of a goat.

a person who looks after a herd of goats.

the skin of a goat, especially when tanned and used for leather.

A lump or clot of a slimy or thick substance.