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19,295 words · meanings, pronunciation and origins · ranked by use

Letter
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
Level
A1A2A2+B1B1+B2B2+C1C2
Part of speech
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  • gabble/ˈɡæbəl/verbC1To talk so fast that words run together.
  • gallop/ˈɡæləp/verbB1+2 meaningsTo run at a horse's fastest pace.
  • galvaniseverbC1To shock a group into sudden action.
  • gape/ˈɡeɪp/verbC1To stare with the mouth open in astonishment.
  • garland/ˈɡɑː.lənd/nounB2+3 meaningsA ring or rope of flowers and leaves, worn or hung up as decoration.
  • garner/ˈɡɑː.nə/
verb
C1
To gather support or information bit by bit.
  • gasp/ɡɑːsp/verbB24 meaningsTo take a short, sharp breath in, from shock, pain or surprise.
  • gauge/ˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/verbB2+4 meaningsTo judge or estimate the amount, level or strength of something, especially something you cannot measure directly.
  • gawp/ɡɔːp/verbC1To stare stupidly at something.
  • gel/d͡ʒɛl/nounA2+2 meaningsA thick clear substance used to hold hair in place.
  • gesticulate/dʒɛsˈtɪkjʊleɪt/verbC1To make energetic movements with the hands while speaking.
  • gibber/ˈd͡ʒɪbə(ɹ)/verbC1To talk fast and unintelligibly from fear.
  • giggle/ˈɡɪɡl̩/verbB13 meaningsTo laugh in a light, high, half-swallowed way.
  • girdle/ˈɡɝdl̩/nounC15 meaningsA belt or cord worn round the waist.
  • gladden/ˈɡlædən/verbC1To make somebody happy.
  • glance/ɡlɑːns/verbB23 meaningsTo look at something quickly.
  • glaze/ɡleɪz/verbB25 meaningsTo brush a shiny coating over food so that it gleams.
  • glean/ɡliːn/verbC1To pick up small pieces of information here and there.
  • glide/ˈɡlaɪd/verbB23 meaningsTo move smoothly and quietly, with no visible effort.
  • glimmer/ˈɡlɪməː/verbC12 meaningsTo shine faintly and unsteadily.
  • glimpse/ˈɡlɪm(p)s/nounC13 meaningsA very short look at something.
  • glint/ɡlɪnt/verbC1To give out small quick flashes of light.
  • glisten/ˈɡlɪsən/verbC1To shine as wet things do.
  • gloss/ɡlɒs/nounB22 meaningsPaint or a finish that dries hard and shiny.
  • glower/ˈɡlaʊə(ɹ)/verbC1To stare angrily at somebody.
  • gnash/ˈnæʃ/verbC1To grind the teeth together, especially in rage or anguish.
  • gnaw/nɔː/verbC12 meaningsTo bite at something again and again.
  • goad/ɡəʊd/verbC12 meaningsTo keep provoking somebody into acting.
  • gobble/ˈɡɒbl̩/verbB22 meaningsTo eat fast and greedily.
  • gore/ɡɔː/nounB2+2 meaningsThick blood from a wound.
  • gorge/ɡɔːdʒ/nounB2+2 meaningsA deep narrow rocky valley.
  • gouge/ˈɡaʊ̯d͡ʒ/verbB2+2 meaningsTo cut a deep groove, or to force something out.
  • grace/ɡɹeɪs/nounC16 meaningsSmooth, easy beauty in the way someone moves.
  • graduate/ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuət/verbB13 meaningsTo finish a university course and receive a degree.
  • graft/ɡɹɑːft/verbC12 meaningsTo join a shoot of one plant onto the stem of another.
  • grant/ɡɹɑːnt/nounB23 meaningsMoney given for a purpose and not repaid.
  • grate/ˈɡɹeɪt/verbB1+3 meaningsTo shred food by rubbing it on a rough metal surface.
  • grill/ɡɹɪl/verbB12 meaningsTo cook food on bars directly over or under heat.
  • grope/ɡɹəʊp/verbB2+2 meaningsTo feel about blindly with the hands.
  • grovel/ˈɡrɒvəl/verbC1To behave humbly in order to win favour.
  • grudge/ɡɹʌd͡ʒ/nounB22 meaningsAn old wrong you refuse to let go of.
  • grunt/ɡɹʌnt/verbB23 meaningsTo make a short low rough sound in your throat, from effort or in place of speaking.
  • guffaw/ɡəˈfɔː/verbC1To laugh very loudly.
  • guilt/ɡɪlt/nounB23 meaningsThe unhappy feeling of having done something wrong.
  • gurgle/ˈɡɜː.ɡl̩/verbC1To make the bubbling sound of liquid in a narrow pipe.
  • gush/ˈɡʌʃ/verbC12 meaningsTo flow out in a strong, fast stream.
  • gust/ɡʌst/nounB23 meaningsA sudden strong rush of wind.
  • gutter/ˈɡʌt.ə/nounB15 meaningsA channel along the edge of a roof that carries rainwater away.