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60 words & definitions

gloat
To enjoy thinking about one's own success that came about at the expense of another's misfortune (verb)
glower
To have an angry or sullen look on one's face; scowl (verb)
gnash
To grind one's teeth together, typically as a sign of anger (verb)
goad
To provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction (verb)
gobble
To eat something hurriedly and noisily (verb)
grapple
To seize something and hold it firmly; to wrestle with; to ponder and intensely evaluate a problem; to struggle to deal with (verb)
glimmer
A weak, faint, or unsteady light (noun)
glint
A small flash of light, especially as reflected from a shiny surface (noun)
glitch
A sudden, unexpected, and usually temporary malfunction of equipment such as a computer (noun)
glob
A lump of a semiliquid substance (noun)
glut
An excessively abundant supply of something (noun)
glutton
An excessively greedy eater (noun)
gobbledygook
Language that is meaningless or is made unintelligible by excessive use of abstruse technical terms; nonsense (noun)
gobs
A lot of (noun)
goo
A messy substance, that is usually sticky, runny or slimy. (noun)
goon
A bully or thug, especially one hired to terrorize or do away with opposition (noun)
glitzy
Ostentatiously attractive (often used to suggest superficial glamour) (adjective)
gloomy
Unhappy and without hope (adjective)
glossy
Shiny and smooth (adjective)
glum
Unhappy and quiet (adjective)
gooey
Soft and sticky (adjective)
goofy
Foolish; harmlessly eccentric (adjective)
gory
Involving or showing violence and bloodshed (adjective)
grim
Forbidding or uninviting (adjective)
grimace
To make an an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement (verb)
glisten
For something wet, bright, or greasy to shine and glitter. (verb)
gorgeous
Beautiful; very attractive (adjective)
glimpse
See or perceive briefly or partially (verb)
glitter
Shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light (verb)
grime
Dirt ingrained on the surface of something, especially clothing, a building, or the skin (noun)
glorious
Having a striking beauty or splendor that evokes feelings of delighted admiration. (adjective)
gouge
To overcharge or swindle; also to use a sharp tool to remove inner material from something. (verb)
grin
Smile broadly, especially in an unrestrained manner and with the mouth open (verb)
gracious
Courteous, kind, and pleasant (adjective)
grasp
To seize and hold firmly (verb)
greedy
Having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power (adjective)
glide
To move easily and smoothly (verb)
gratify
To provide pleasure or satisfaction (verb)
gloom
An emotional or physical state of darkness and depression (noun)
grimace
An ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement (noun)
glimpse
A momentary or partial view (noun)
glitter
Tiny pieces of sparkling material used for decoration (noun)
grin
A broad smile (noun)
glorious
Full of beauty, splendor, or magnificence; worthy of admiration. (adjective)
glory
A state of splendor, magnificence, or beauty, often associated with triumph or success. (noun)
glow
A warm or radiant appearance, often referring to a person's healthy or vibrant complexion. (noun)
glow
To shine with a bright or radiant light, often from heat or warmth. (verb)
gnaw
To cause continual distress or discomfort, often in a mental or emotional sense. (verb)
gourmet
Characterized by a sophisticated or refined approach, especially in terms of food or taste. (noun)
grab
To take or seize something quickly or suddenly, often with a strong or swift motion. (verb)
gratuitous
Given or done without charge or payment; free. (adjective)
greet
To welcome or acknowledge someone, typically in a friendly or polite manner. (verb)
gossip
Informal conversation or stories, often of a trivial or sensational nature, about others. (noun)
goodies
Products or items that are particularly appealing, delicious, and desirable. (noun)
grimy
Covered by dirt, dust, grease, or filth. (adjective)
grandeur
Being very beautiful and impressive, especially in appearance or style (noun)
grief
Intense sadness experienced after a significant loss, usually the death of a person one loves (noun)
graceful
Moving in a smooth, relaxed, and attractive way; elegance or beauty of form, manner, movement, or speech. (adjective)
gregarious
Tending to seek and enjoy the company of others, often in social settings. (adjective)
global
Relating to, or involving the entire world. (adjective)