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Words starting with G

15 words

garner

/ˈɡɑːnə/

To get or collect something, such as attention or results, often through effort.

garrulous

/ˈɡærələs/

Talks or writes too much; very talkative in a way that is hard to stop.

gaslight

/ˈɡæs.laɪt/

To manipulate someone psychologically so they begin to doubt their own memory, feelings, or sense of reality. The person doing it usually denies things that really happened or twists the truth to confuse the other person.

gauche

/ɡəʊʃ/

Lacking social ease; awkward or clumsy in manner.

generate

/ˈdʒɛn.ə.reɪt/

To produce or cause something to come into existence. It often describes a process or system that creates an output — such as power, money, ideas, or reactions.

generic

/dʒəˈnɛr.ɪk/

Relating to a whole group or class of things, not to one specific item or person. Something generic applies broadly and has no special or unique features.

ghosting

/ˈɡoʊ.stɪŋ/

The act of suddenly cutting off all contact with someone — texts, calls, and social media — without any explanation or warning. The person doing it simply 'disappears' like a ghost. It started as a dating term but now applies to friendships and even workplaces.

gist

/ɡɪst/

The main or most important idea; the core meaning.

glean

/ɡliːn/

Visit fields or sources to collect leftover grain or useful details bit by bit.

glow-up

/ˈɡloʊ ʌp/

A big, positive change in a person's appearance, confidence, or life situation. It usually refers to a transformation that others can clearly see and admire.

grandiose

/ˈɡræn.di.oʊs/

Impressively large or ambitious in scale, but in a way that often feels unrealistic or exaggerated. If something is grandiose, it tries so hard to be great that it ends up seeming over the top.

gregarious

/ɡrɪˈɡɛər.i.əs/

Describes a person who loves being around other people and enjoys social situations. A gregarious person is energetic and enthusiastic in groups, not just politely friendly.

grievance

/ˈɡriːv.əns/

A strong feeling of unfair treatment; a complaint about something wrong.

grit

/ɡrɪt/

The courage to keep doing something difficult despite pain or frustration; mental strength and resolve.

guile

/ɡaɪl/

The skill of using clever tricks to achieve your aims, often secretly.

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