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gadget (n) a small piece of equipment that does a particular job, especially a new type
Example
There is a gadget for sharpening knives.
Synonym
device
Word Family
gadgety 
gate (n) an opening for entering or leaving a building or walled area
Example
We left the stadium through the main gate.
Synonym
entrance
gather (v) to collect from different sources; bring together
Example
The reporter gathered information for her story.
Synonym
accumulate, collect, group
Antonym
disperse
Word Family
gatherer 
gaze (v) to look steadily
Example
He gazed into my eyes
Synonym
peer, stare
generate (v) to bring into being or to produce
Example
The human body generates heat.
Synonym
create, originate, produce, provoke
Word Family
generation, generator
generation (n) the entire group of people who were born around the same time
Example
People of my grandmother's generation did not have television when they were kids.
generous (adj) willing to give or share
Example
He is generous with his money.
Antonym
mean
Word Family
generously, generosity
gentle (adj) kind; generous; mild
Example
We love him for his gentle ways.
Synonym
kind, mild, tender
Antonym
rough, stern
Word Family
gently gentleness 
geology (n) the study of the physical structure of the earth and how it has changed over time
Example
My brother is a professor of geology at the University of California.
Word Family
geologist
geometric (adj) having to do with geometry
Example
A square is one geometric shape; a triangle is another.
Word Family
geometrical, geometrically 
gesture (n) a movement of one's body or face that shows feeling or thought
Example
Raising your hand in class is a gesture that shows you wish to speak.
Synonym
motion, signal
get in touch (phr) establish communication with someone
Example
Did you finally get in touch with your long-lost cousin?
Synonym
connect, interact
get on board (phr) get on a ship, plane, or spacecraft
Example
Come on children; it’s time to get on board.
get on board (v) get on a ship, plane, or spacecraft
Example
Come on children; it’s time to get on board.
ghost town (n) a town that has been deserted, especially one in the American West where gold or silver mines have closed
Example
Spinalonga is considered to be a ghost town since the island was abandoned when all its inhabitants were cured.
giant (adj) very great in size, strength, or importance
Example
Einstein is one of the giants of twentieth-century science.
Synonym
enormous, immense
Antonym
diminutive, miniature
gift (n) something that you give to someone, usually for a particular occasion
Example
The wedding gift was a trip to Paris.
Synonym
present, donation, grant,
giggle (n) a silly or nervous laugh
Example
Stop that giggling at the back!
Synonym
laughter
give away (phr) to tell or reveal
Example
Don't give away the answer.
Synonym
tell, reveal
glacier (n) a large mass of ice formed in cold regions from compacted snow
Example
Glaciers form over many years from packed snow in areas where snow accumulates faster than it melts.
glad (adj) happy about something
Example
I am so glad my exams are over!
Synonym
delighted, happy, pleased
Antonym
sad, sorry
Word Family
gladly
gladiator (n) a man in ancient Rome who fought other men or animals, often to the death, to entertain an audience
Example
Many old gladiator champions were given their freedom.
glance (n) a quick look
Example
One glance at her told me she was angry.
Synonym
glimpse, look
gland (n) an organ of the body which produces liquid chemicals that have various purposes
Example
Sweat is produced by sweat glands.
glare (v) to stare steadily or angrily
Example
The teacher glared at the noisy students.
glass blowing (n) the art of shaping glass by blowing air through a tube that holds a mass of molten glass at one end
Example
It takes many years to master the art and science of glassblowing.
Word Family
glass blower
glimpse (n) a quick look
Example
I caught a glimpse of him before he vanished in the crowd.
Synonym
glance, sight
global warming (n) an increase in the world's temperatures, which many scientists believe is caused in part by the greenhouse effect
Example
Global warming is the cause of the melting of North Pole icebergs.
globe (n) the world; planet Earth
Example
She travelled around the globe.
Synonym
earth, world
Word Family
global, globally
go back on my word (phr) not do what had promised to do
Example
The minister went back on his word and raised taxes.
Antonym
keep my word
go through (v) to have a difficult or bad situation
Example
He’s going through a difficult time with his job.
goalkeeper (n) the player in a sport such as football who tries to stop the ball going into the goal
Example
The goalkeeper managed to stop the ball twice.
Word Family
goalkeeping 
gold-plated (v) covered with a layer of gold
Example
My watch is gold-plated.
Synonym
gild
goldsmith (n) someone who makes objects from gold
Example
Today goldsmiths attend specialized jewelry arts schools.
gong (n) a large piece of metal shaped like a plate that makes a loud sound when struck with a stick or hammer
Example
Monks in Tibet sound the gong before they mediate.
gorge (n) a narrow and usually steep valley
Example
He would like to hike through the gorge of Samaria.
Synonym
canyon, chasm
government (n) the group of people that give this direction and have this control
Example
The city government decided to build a public skate park.
Synonym
authorities, establishment
Antonym
anarchy
Word Family
governmental 
grab (v) to take hold of suddenly or with force
Example
The man grabbed his hat and rushed out.
Synonym
snatch
gradual (adj) happening by degrees that are small and even
Example
There was a gradual change in the weather.
Synonym
step-by-step
Antonym
sharp, steep, abrupt
Word Family
gradually
graduate (v) to be given a diploma upon finishing studies at a school or college
Example
She will graduate from high school this spring.
Word Family
graduation
grain (n) the small hard seeds of cereal plants such as wheat or rice
Example
Grain is used for food and often ground into flour.
granite (n) a very hard, grey, pink and black rock, which is used for building
Example
Your granite countertops will look and feel new for many years, provided that you give them proper care.
grasp (v) to take hold of with a hand
Example
He grasped the suitcase by its handle.
Synonym
clasp, grab, grip
Antonym
release
grate (v) to rub against a rough surface to make into small pieces
Example
She grated the block of cheese to use as a pizza topping.
Synonym
shred
Word Family
grater 
grateful (adj) feeling or showing thanks
Example
I'm so grateful for all your help.
Synonym
thankful
Word Family
gratitude, gratefully
greasy (adj) covered with grease
Example
The mechanic's hands were greasy from working on the car.
Synonym
oily
Word Family
greasily, greasiness
greet (v) to speak to with friendly or polite words upon meeting or when starting a letter
Example
The Porters greeted their dinner guests at the door.
Synonym
salute, welcome
Word Family
greeting
greeting (n) words or actions used to greet others
Example
She waved a friendly greeting as she got off the bus.
Synonym
salute
grid (n) parallel horizontal and vertical lines that cross each other to form squares of equal size
Example
Grids are used to locate points on a map or to make diagrams.
grief (n) great sadness
Example
Her grief over her friend's death lasted many months.
Synonym
mourning, sorrow
Antonym
joy
Word Family
grieved
grilled (adj) cooked on a grill
Example
We had grilled hamburgers for dinner.
grip (n) a firm grasp
Example
I felt the grip of his hand on my wrist.
Word Family
gripping, gripper 
grip (v) not slip; if something grips a surface, it stays on it without slipping
Example
These shoes grip on the ice.
groom (n) a man who is about to be or has just been married
Example
The bride and groom walked down the aisle together.
Synonym
bridegroom
Word Family
groomer 
grope (v) to feel about or feel one's way with the hands
Example
She groped in the dark for the light switch.
ground (n) the earth's solid surface; land
Example
Level the ground for a lawn.
Synonym
earth, land, soil
grow (v) to become larger by natural development; increase
Example
A baby grows fast in its first weeks after birth.
Synonym
develop
Antonym
decline, decrease
Word Family
growth
guess (v) to give an answer to a question when you cannot be certain if you are correct
Example
When I didn't know an answer on the test, I just guessed.
guide (n) a handbook or manual
Example
You can find information on hotels and restaurants in Santorini in this colourful guide.
Synonym
catalogue
guide (v) to direct or lead along a way that is not familiar
Example
The librarian guided us to the books about Asian snakes.
Synonym
direct, lead, show
Word Family
guidance
gulf (n) a large area of ocean partly surrounded by land
Example
I went swimming in the gulf of Mexico.