Alphabetic G

noun

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Bad / Stupid

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goon - A bully or thug, especially one hired to terrorize or do away with opposition

When Mac lost his bet on the big game, the mob boss told him to come up with the money or else he would send his goons after him.

verb

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Other / Light

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glaze - Overlay or cover (food, fabric, etc.) with a smooth, shiny coating or finish

Cinnamon coating was glazed onto the rolls in order to give it that extra appeal.

noun

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Good / Beautiful

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glamour - The attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing or special

With her beautiful hair and sparkling jewelry, the model was the very picture of glamour.

adjective

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Other / Inward

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greedy - Having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power

The billionaire was so greedy that even all of his wealth wasn't enough for him.

verb

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Other / Body

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guzzle - To drink something quickly.

Diana guzzled the bottle of wine because she was having a bad day.

adjective

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Good / Big

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gargantuan - Enormous

The gargantuan dragon was as tall as a skyscraper and equally as fearsome.

verb

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Other / Body

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gaze - Look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought

Ned and Inez gazed into each other's eyes as if they were the only two people on Earth.

verb

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Other / Body

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grasp - To seize and hold firmly

The baby grasped his father's hand in a gesture of affection.

verb

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Good / Energy

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galvanize - To stimulate or energize a group or movement to act in unison.

The leader's speech was successful in being able to galvanize the crowd into seeing a hopeful vision of the future.

noun

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Bad / Attack

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gangster - A member of a group of violent criminals

Dressed in a sharp suit and carrying a gun, he looked like a gangster on his way to commit a crime.

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Good / Exciting

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gala - A formal social event or celebration, often involving entertainment, food, and dancing.

The city's annual gala attracts celebrities, socialites, and philanthropists from all over the country.

adjective

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Bad / Unfriendly

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grudgingly - In a reluctant or resentful manner

Nelson didn't want to be rude, so he grudgingly accepted the piece of junk mail.