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generousadjectiveWilling to give and share unstintingly.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A generous donation.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

geneticadjectivePertaining to or referring to origin.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Genetic history reconstructs the origins of a literary work.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, French, German. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

genialadjectiveAgreeable, conducive to comfort.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The genial sunshine.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French, Old Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

geniusnounSomeone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Mozart was a child genius.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

genomenounThe ordering of genes in a haploid set of chromosomes of a particular organism; the full DNA sequence of an organism.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The human genome contains approximately three billion chemical base pairs.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, German. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

genteeladjectiveMarked by refinement in taste and manners.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A genteel old lady.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

gentleadjectiveKind, mild, and careful rather than rough.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The kitten needed a gentle touch.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

French, from Latin

Original teaching entry.

gentlemanlyadjectiveBefitting a man of good breeding.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Gentlemanly behavior.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

gentlenessnounActing in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His fingers have learned gentleness.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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gentlyadverbIn a gradual manner.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A gently sloping terrain.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

gentrifyverbRenovate so as to make it conform to middle-class aspirations.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Gentrify a row of old houses.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

genuinelyadverbIn accordance with truth or fact or reality.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A genuinely open society.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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genusnounA general kind of something.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Ignore the genus communism.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

geographicadjectiveDetermined by geography.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The north and south geographic poles.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

geographicallyadverbWith respect to geography.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They are geographically closer to the center of town.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

geologicaladjectiveOf or relating to or based on geology.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Geological formations.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

geriatricadjectiveOf or relating to or practicing geriatrics.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Geriatric hospital.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

germaneadjectiveRelevant and appropriate.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He asks questions that are germane and central to the issue.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

gesturenounSomething done as an indication of intention.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A political gesture.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

getverbCome into the possession of something concrete or abstract.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Get your results the next day.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Hebrew, Middle English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

getawaynounA rapid escape (as by criminals).intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The thieves made a clean getaway.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

gettingnounThe act of acquiring something.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He's much more interested in the getting than in the giving.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

ghettonounAny segregated mode of living or working that results from bias or stereotyping.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The relative security of the gay ghetto.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Italian, Venetian. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

ghostnounA mental representation of some haunting experience.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He looked like he had seen a ghost.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

ghostlyadjectiveResembling or characteristic of a phantom.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A ghostly face at the window.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

giantnounAn unusually large enterprise.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Walton built a retail giant.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

giddyadjectiveHaving or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Had a headache and felt giddy.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French, Scots. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

gignounA booking for musicians.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They played a gig in New Jersey.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old French, Old Norse, Spanish. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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giganticadjectiveSo exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A gigantic redwood.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek.

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gildedadjectiveRich and superior in quality.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Gilded dining rooms.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

gimmicknounAny clever maneuver.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

It was a great sales gimmick.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

gingerlyadjectiveWith extreme care or delicacy.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The issue was handled only in a gingerly way.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Late Latin, Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

gingeryadjective(used especially of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A man with gingery hair and bright blue eyes.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

girlnounA youthful female person.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The baby was a girl.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

girlfriendnounA girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His girlfriend kicked him out.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

gistnounThe choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The gist of the prosecutor's argument.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

gitnounA person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The British call a contemptible person a `git'.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

giveverbTransfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Can you give me lessons?

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

givenadjectiveAcknowledged as a supposition.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Given the engine's condition, it is a wonder that it started.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

givingnounDisposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The alumni followed a program of annual giving.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

gizmonounSomething unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

There may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

glacialadjectiveDevoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A glacial handshake.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

glaciationnounThe condition of being covered with glaciers or masses of ice; the result of glacial action.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Agassiz recognized marks of glaciation all over northern Europe.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

gladadjectiveShowing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Heard the glad news.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

gladlyadverbIn a willing manner.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

This was gladly agreed to.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

glamorousadjectiveHaving an air of allure, romance and excitement.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Glamorous movie stars.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Scots. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

glandularadjectiveRelating to or affecting or functioning as a gland.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Glandular malfunctions.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

glarenounA light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A glare of sunlight.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

glassnounGlassware collectively.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She collected old glass.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

glassyadjectiveResembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The glassy surface of the lake.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

glaucomanounAn eye disease that damages the optic nerve and impairs vision (sometimes progressing to blindness).advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Contrary to popular belief, glaucoma is not always caused by elevated intraocular pressure.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

glazeverbBecome glassy or take on a glass-like appearance.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Her eyes glaze over when she is bored.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

glazedadjective(used of eyes) lacking liveliness.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His eyes were glazed over with boredom.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

gleamingadjectiveBright with a steady but subdued shining.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The gleaming brass on the altar.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

gleefullyadverbIn a joyous and gleeful manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The old man had greeted her gleefully.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

glibadjectiveMarked by lack of intellectual depth.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Glib generalizations.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Dutch, Irish, Low German, Middle Low German. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

glimpsenounA brief or incomplete view.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

From the window he could catch a glimpse of the lake.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

glisteningadjectiveReflecting light.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Glistening bodies of swimmers.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

glitteringadjectiveHaving brief brilliant points or flashes of light.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His glittering eyes were cold and malevolent.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

glitteryadjectiveHaving brief brilliant points or flashes of light.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Glittery costume jewelry.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

globaladjectiveInvolving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Global monetary policy.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

globalizationnounGrowth to a global or worldwide scale.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The globalization of the communication industry.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

globallyadverbThroughout the world.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

This is globally significant.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

globularadjectiveHaving the shape of a sphere or ball.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Little globular houses like mud-wasp nests.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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gloomnounA state of partial or total darkness.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He struck a match to dispel the gloom.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

gloomyadjectiveFilled with melancholy and despondency.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Gloomy predictions.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

gloriousadjectiveHaving or deserving or conferring glory.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Our glorious literature.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

gloriouslyadverbWith glory or in a glorious manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Where others had failed he had gloriously succeeded.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

glorynounA state of high honor.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He valued glory above life itself.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

glossnounAn outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Dutch, Late Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

glossyadjectiveSuperficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A glossy TV series.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Dutch, Late Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

glownounA feeling of considerable warmth.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The glow of new love.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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glowinglyadverbIn an enthusiastically glowing manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

In her letter she praised him glowingly.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

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gluedadjectiveAffixed or as if affixed with glue or paste.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He stayed glued to one spot.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

glumadjectiveShowing a brooding ill humor.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A glum, hopeless shrug.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Middle Low German. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

glutverbSupply with an excess of.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Glut the country with cheap imports from the Orient.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

gluttonousadjectiveGiven to excess in consumption of especially food or drink.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A gluttonous debauch.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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gnarledadjectiveUsed of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Gnarled and knotted hands.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

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gnawverbBite or chew on with the teeth.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Gnaw an old cracker.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

goadedadjectiveCompelled forcibly by an outside agency.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Mobs goaded by blind hatred.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

goalnounA successful attempt at scoring.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The winning goal came with less than a minute left to play.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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goingnounAdvancing toward a goal.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Persuading him was easy going.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Chinese, Japanese, Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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goldnounA deep yellow color.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He admired the gold of her hair.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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goldenadjectiveHaving the deep slightly brownish color of gold.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Long aureate (or golden) hair.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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golfingnounPlaying golf.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He goes south every winter for the golfing.

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goneadjectiveNo longer retained.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Gone with the wind.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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gonernounA person in desperate straits; someone doomed.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

I'm a goner if this plan doesn't work.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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goodadjectiveHaving desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A good report card.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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gorgeousadjectiveDazzlingly beautiful.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A gorgeous Victorian gown.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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gospelnounAn unquestionable truth.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His word was gospel.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Anglo-Norman, Ecclesiastical Latin, Frankish, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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gossameradjectiveCharacterized by unusual lightness and delicacy.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Gossamer shading through his playing.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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gossipnounA report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The divorce caused much gossip.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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gothicadjectiveCharacterized by gloom and mystery and the grotesque.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Gothic novels like `Frankenstein'.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

gougeverbForce with the thumb.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Gouge out his eyes.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Gaulish, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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governverbRequire to be in a certain grammatical case, voice, or mood.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Most transitive verbs govern the accusative case in German.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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governancenounThe persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The governance of an association is responsible to its members.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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governednounThe body of people who are citizens of a particular government.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

governmentnounThe organization that is the governing authority of a political unit.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The government reduced taxes.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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governmentaladjectiveRelating to or dealing with the affairs or structure of government or politics or the state.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Governmental policy.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Hindi, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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gownnounThe members of a university as distinguished from the other residents of the town in which the university is located.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The relations between town and gown are always sensitive.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Anglo-Norman, Late Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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