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

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  • geld/ɡɛld/verbC2To remove the reproductive organs of a male animal.
  • gemology/d͡ʒɛmˈɑl.ə.dʒi/nounC2The study of precious stones.
  • genius/ˈd͡ʒiː.ni.əs/nounB13 meaningsSomebody with exceptional ability.
  • genomicadjectiveC2To do with the complete set of genes.
  • genre/ˈ(d)ʒɑnɹə/nounB2+2 meaningsA style or category of art, writing or music.
  • genuflect/ˈd͡ʒɛn.jʊ.flɛkt/
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To touch one knee to the ground in reverence.
  • geriatric/ˌdʒɛɹ.iˈæt.ɹɪk/adjectiveC2Relating to the medical care of old people.
  • germane/dʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmeɪn/adjectiveC2Closely relevant to the matter being discussed.
  • gibbet/ˈd͡ʒɪbɪt/nounC2A post where executed criminals were hung on display.
  • gibenounC2A mocking remark aimed at somebody.
  • gilt/ɡɪlt/nounC12 meaningsA thin covering of gold.
  • gimlet/ˈɡɪm.lət/nounC2A small tool for boring holes in wood.
  • gird/ɡɜːd/verbC2To fasten a belt on, or to prepare for action.
  • gird upphraseC2To prepare yourself for hard effort.
  • girdle/ˈɡɝdl̩/nounC15 meaningsA belt or cord worn round the waist.
  • giro/ˈdʒaɪɹəʊ/nounC2A payment transferred between accounts through the post office.
  • girth/ɡɜːθ/nounC12 meaningsThe measurement round something thick.
  • glitzy/ˈɡlɪtsi/adjectiveC2Showily glamorous.
  • gloaming/ˈɡləʊ.mɪŋ/nounC2The dim light at the end of the day.
  • glory inphraseC2To relish something openly and even boastfully, letting everyone see how pleased with it you are.
  • goad/ɡəʊd/verbC12 meaningsTo keep provoking somebody into acting.
  • gonzo/ˈɡɑnzoʊ/adjectiveC2Wildly unconventional, especially in journalism.
  • gorget/ˈɡɔːdʒɪt/nounC2A piece of armour protecting the throat.
  • goshawk/ˈɡɒshɔːk/nounC2A large short-winged hawk used in falconry.
  • gout/ɡaʊt/nounC2A painful swelling of the joints caused by uric acid.
  • grace/ɡɹeɪs/nounC16 meaningsSmooth, easy beauty in the way someone moves.
  • gramophone[ˈɡɹæ.məˌfəʊn]nounC2An early machine for playing records using a horn and needle.
  • grand jetenounC2A great leap from one foot to the other.
  • grandfather/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/nounA12 meaningsThe father of your mother or father.
  • grapnel/ˈɡɹæpnəl/nounC2A small anchor with several hooks.
  • gravitas/ˈɡɹævɪtɑs/nounC2A serious dignity that commands respect.
  • gravitate/ˈɡɹævɪteɪt/verbC2To be drawn steadily towards something.
  • gravitational/ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃənəl/adjectiveC2To do with the pull between masses.
  • gravity assist/ˈɡɹævɪti əˈsɪst/nounC2Using a planet's pull to fling a craft faster.
  • gravity wellnounC2The dip in space around a heavy body that is hard to climb out of.
  • greasepaint/ˈɡriːs.peɪnt/nounC2The heavy make-up worn by stage performers.
  • greave/ɡɹiːv/nounC2Armour worn to protect the shin.
  • grievance/ˈɡɹiː.vəns/nounC22 meaningsA formal complaint made by an employee.
  • grimoire/ˈɡɹɪmwɑː/nounC2A book of spells.
  • groin/ˈɡɹoɪ̯n/nounB23 meaningsThe fold or hollow at the front of the body where each leg joins the trunk.
  • groupagenounC2Combining small consignments into one load.
  • gunwale/ˈɡʌnəl/nounC2The upper edge of a boat's side.
  • gusset/ˈɡʌsɪt/nounC2An extra piece let in to give room or strength.
  • gutter/ˈɡʌt.ə/nounB15 meaningsA channel along the edge of a roof that carries rainwater away.
  • gybe/d͡ʒaɪb/verbC2To turn a boat's stern through the wind.
  • gyrfalcon/ˈdʒɜːfɔːlkən/nounC2The largest of the falcons, from the far north.
  • haberdasherynounC2Small articles used in sewing, and the shop selling them.
  • habitation/ˌhæb.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/nounC2The living in a place, or a dwelling itself.
  • habitual/həˈbɪ.tʃʊ.əl/adjectiveC2Done regularly and by habit.
  • hackneyed/ˈhæk.nid/adjectiveC2Worn out by being repeated far too often.
  • haft/hæft/nounC2The handle of a knife or an axe.
  • haircut/ˈhɛə(ɹ)kʌt/nounA12 meaningsThe cutting of hair, or the style it leaves.
  • halberd/ˈhæl.bɚd/nounC2A weapon that is part axe and part spear.
  • halcyon/ˈhælsi.ən/nounC2A calm and happy period looked back on fondly.
  • hale/heɪl/adjectiveC2Strong and healthy, especially in old age.
  • hallmark/ˈhɔːlmɑːk/nounC13 meaningsAn official mark stamped on gold, silver or platinum to certify its purity and where it was assayed.
  • halloo/həˈluː/verbC2To shout to attract attention, especially in hunting.
  • halyard/ˈhæljə(ɹ)d/nounC2The rope that hauls a sail up.
  • hank/ˈhæŋk/nounC2A coil of wool or rope.
  • hapless/ˈhæplɪs/adjectiveC2Unlucky, and to be pitied for it.