Gre Wordlist 21 : gainsay - gossamer

1.gainsay	deny	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): gain·said /-'sAd, -'sed/; gain·say·ing /-'sA-i[ng]/; gain·says /-'sAz, -'sez/ Etymology: Middle English gainsayen, from gain- against (from Old English gEan-) + sayen to say -- more at AGAIN 1 : to declare to be untrue or invalid 2 : CONTRADICT, OPPOSE synonym see DENY - gain·say·er noun
2.gait	manner of walking or running; speed	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English gait, gate gate, way 1 : a manner of walking or moving on foot 2 : a sequence of foot movements (as a walk, trot, pace, or canter) by which a horse or a dog moves forward 3 : a manner or rate of movement or progress <the leisurely gait of summer>
3.galaxy	large isolated system of stars, such as the Milky Way; collection of brilliant personalities	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ax·ies Etymology: Middle English galaxie, galaxias, from Late Latin galaxias, from Greek, from galakt-, gala milk; akin to Latin lac milk 1 a often capitalized : MILKY WAY GALAXY -- used with the b : any of the very large groups of stars and associated matter that are found throughout the universe 2 : an assemblage of brilliant or notable persons or things <a galaxy of artists>
4.gale	windstorm; gust of wind; emotional outburst (laughters, tears); Ex. gale of laughter	Function: noun Etymology: origin unknown 1 a : a strong current of air: (1) : a wind from 32 to 63 miles per hour (about 51 to 101 kilometers per hour) (2) : FRESH GALE -- see BEAUFORT SCALE table b archaic : BREEZE 2 : an emotional outburst <gales of laughter>
5.gall	bitterness of feeling; nerve; effrontery; ´ãÁó(bile); CF. gall bladder	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English gealla; akin to Greek cholE, cholos gall, wrath, Old English geolu yellow -- more at YELLOW 1 a : BILE; especially : bile obtained from an animal and used in the arts or medicine b : something bitter to endure c : bitterness of spirit : RANCOR 2 : brazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence synonym see TEMERITY
6.gall	annoy; exasperate; chafe; N: skin sore caused by rubbing (as on the skin of a horse); exasperation	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English gealla; akin to Greek cholE, cholos gall, wrath, Old English geolu yellow -- more at YELLOW 1 a : BILE; especially : bile obtained from an animal and used in the arts or medicine b : something bitter to endure c : bitterness of spirit : RANCOR 2 : brazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence synonym see TEMERITY
7.galleon	large three-masted sailing ship	Function: noun Etymology: Old Spanish galeón, from Middle French galion, from Old French galie : a heavy square-rigged sailing ship of the 15th to early 18th centuries used for war or commerce especially by the Spanish [galleon illustration]
8.galvanize	stimulate or shock by an electric current; stimulate by shock; shock into action; stir up; coat with rust-resistant zinc by using electricity	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -nized; -niz·ing transitive senses 1 a : to subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically <galvanize a muscle> b : to stimulate or excite as if by an electric shock <an issue that would galvanize public opinion> 2 : to coat (iron or steel) with zinc; especially : to immerse in molten zinc to produce a coating of zinc-iron alloy intransitive senses : to react as if stimulated by an electric shock <they galvanized into action> - gal·va·ni·za·tion /"gal-v&-n&-'zA-sh&n/ noun - gal·va·niz·er /'gal-v&-"nI-z&r/ noun
9.gambit	opening in chess in which a piece is sacrificed; action made to produce a future advantage	Function: noun Etymology: Italian gambetto, literally, act of tripping someone, from gamba leg, from Late Latin gamba, camba, from Greek kampE bend; probably akin to Gothic hamfs maimed, Lithuanian kampas corner 1 : a chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position 2 a (1) : a remark intended to start a conversation or make a telling point (2) : TOPIC b : a calculated move : STRATAGEM
10.gambol	romp; skip about; leap about playfully; frolic; N.	Function: intransitive verb Inflected Form(s): -boled or -bolled; -bol·ing or gam·bol·ling /-b&-li[ng] also -bli[ng]/ : to skip about in play : FRISK, FROLIC
11.gamely	in a spirited manner; with courage; Ex. fight gamely against a superior boxer; ADJ. game	Function: adjective 1 a : having or showing a resolute unyielding spirit <game to the end> b : willing or ready to proceed <were game for anything> 2 : of or relating to game <game laws> - game·ly adverb - game·ness noun
12.gamut	entire range	Function: noun Etymology: Medieval Latin gamma, lowest note of a medieval scale (from Late Latin, 3d letter of the Greek alphabet) + ut ut 1 : the whole series of recognized musical notes 2 : an entire range or series <ran the gamut from praise to contempt> synonym see RANGE
13.gape	open widely; open the mouth wide; stare wonderingly with the mouth open; CF. agape	Function: intransitive verb Inflected Form(s): gaped; gap·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Old Norse gapa; perhaps akin to Latin hiare to gape, yawn -- more at YAWN 1 a : to open the mouth wide b : to open or part widely <holes gaped in the pavement> 2 : to gaze stupidly or in openmouthed surprise or wonder 3 : YAWN - gap·ing·ly /'gA-pi[ng]-lE, 'ga-pi[ng]-/ adverb
14.garbled	mixed up; jumbled; distorted; V. garble: mix up or distort (a message) to such an extent as to make misleading or unintelligible	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): gar·bled; gar·bling /-b(&-)li[ng]/ Etymology: Middle English garbelen, from Old Italian garbellare to sift, from Arabic gharbala, from Late Latin cribellare, from cribellum sieve; akin to Latin cernere to sift -- more at CERTAIN 1 archaic : CULL 2 : to sift impurities from 3 a : to so alter or distort as to create a wrong impression or change the meaning <garble a story> b : to introduce textual error into (a message) by inaccurate encipherment, transmission, or decipherment - gar·bler /-b(&-)l&r/ noun
15.gargantuan	huge; enormous; gigantic; CF. the hero of Gargantua and Pantagruel	Function: adjective Usage: often capitalized Etymology: Gargantua : of tremendous size or volume : GIGANTIC, COLOSSAL <gargantuan waterfalls>
16.gargoyle	waterspout carved in grotesque figures on a building	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English gargoyl, from Middle French gargouille; akin to Middle French gargouiller 1 a : a spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building b : a grotesquely carved figure 2 : a person with an ugly face - gar·goyled /-"goild/ adjective [gargoyle illustration]
17.garish	overbright in color; unpleasantly bright; gaudy	Function: adjective Etymology: origin unknown 1 : clothed in vivid colors 2 a : excessively vivid : FLASHY b : offensively or distressingly bright : GLARING 3 : tastelessly showy synonym see GAUDY - gar·ish·ly adverb - gar·ish·ness noun
18.garner	gather; store up; amass	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old French gernier, grenier, from Latin granarium, from granum grain -- more at CORN 1 a : GRANARY b : a grain bin 2 : something that is collected : ACCUMULATION
19.garnish	decorate; add a garnish to; decorate (food or drink) with small items such as lemon slices; N.	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French garniss-, stem of garnir to warn, equip, garnish, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German warnOn to take heed -- more at WARN 1 a : DECORATE, EMBELLISH b : to add decorative or savory touches to (food or drink) 2 : to equip with accessories : FURNISH 3 : GARNISHEE synonym see ADORN
20.garrulous	loquacious; wordy; talkative; N. garrulity	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin garrulus, from garrire to chatter -- more at CARE 1 : given to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative 2 : WORDY 1 <garrulous speeches> synonym see TALKATIVE - gar·ru·lous·ly adverb - gar·ru·lous·ness noun
21.gastronomy	art and science of preparing and serving good food; CF. gastronome	Function: noun Etymology: French gastronomie, from Greek Gastronomeromia, title of a 4th century B.C. poem, from gastro- gastr- + -nomia -nomy 1 : the art or science of good eating 2 : culinary customs or style - gas·tro·nom·ic /"gas-tr&-'nä-mik/ also gas·tro·nom·i·cal /-mi-k&l/ adjective
22.gauche	clumsy (in social behavior); coarse and uncouth	Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): sometimes gauch·er sometimes gauch·est Etymology: French, literally, left 1 a : lacking social experience or grace; also : not tactful : CRUDE <it would be gauche to mention the subject> b : crudely made or done <a gauche turn of phrase> 2 : not planar <gauche conformation of molecules> synonym see AWKWARD - gauche·ly adverb - gauche·ness noun
23.gaudy	flashy; showy	Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): gaud·i·er; -est 1 : ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented 2 : marked by dazzling brilliance, showiness, or extravagance <gaudy praise> - gaud·i·ly /'go-d&l-E, 'gä-/ adverb - gaud·i·ness /'go-dE-n&s, 'gä-/ noun synonyms GAUDY, TAWDRY, GARISH, FLASHY, MERETRICIOUS mean vulgarly or cheaply showy. GAUDY implies a tasteless use of overly bright, often clashing colors or excessive ornamentation <circus performers in gaudy costumes>. TAWDRY applies to what is at once gaudy and cheap and sleazy <tawdry saloons>. GARISH describes what is distressingly or offensively bright <garish neon signs>. FLASHY implies an effect of brilliance quickly and easily seen to be shallow or vulgar <a flashy nightclub act>. MERETRICIOUS stresses falsity and may describe a tawdry show that beckons with a false allure or promise <a meretricious wasteland of casinos and bars>.
24.gaunt	lean and angular; thin and bony; emaciated; barren	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English 1 : excessively thin and angular <a long gaunt face> 2 : BARREN, DESOLATE synonym see LEAN - gaunt·ly adverb - gaunt·ness noun
25.gavel	hammerlike tool; mallet(wooden hammer) used by a presiding officer or an auctioneer; V.	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English gafol; akin to Old English giefan to give : rent or tribute in medieval England
26.gawk	stare foolishly; look in open-mouthed awe	Function: noun Etymology: probably from English dialect gawk (left-handed) : a clumsy stupid person : LOUT
27.gazette	official periodical publication; newspaper	Function: noun Etymology: French, from Italian gazetta 1 : NEWSPAPER 2 : an official journal 3 British : an announcement in an official gazette
28.genealogy	record of descent; lineage; ancestry; study of ancestry	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -gies Etymology: Middle English genealogie, from Middle French, from Late Latin genealogia, from Greek, from genea race, family + -logia -logy; akin to Greek genos race 1 : an account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms 2 : regular descent of a person, family, or group of organisms from a progenitor or older form : PEDIGREE 3 : the study of family pedigrees - ge·ne·a·log·i·cal /"jE-nE-&-'lä-ji-k&l, "je-nE-/ adjective - ge·ne·a·log·i·cal·ly /-k(&-)lE/ adverb
29.generality	vague statement; general statement which is not detailed; quality of being general; greater part; most; Ex. generality of people	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ties 1 : the quality or state of being general 2 a : GENERALIZATION 2 b : a vague or inadequate statement 3 : the greatest part : BULK <the generality of the population>
30.generate	cause; produce; create	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing Etymology: Latin generatus, past participle of generare, from gener-, genus descent, birth -- more at KIN 1 : to bring into existence: as a : PROCREATE, BEGET b : to originate by a vital, chemical, or physical process : PRODUCE <generate electricity> 2 : to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) <these stories ... generate a good deal of psychological suspense -- Atlantic> 3 : to define or originate (as a mathematical or linguistic set or structure) by the application of one or more rules or operations; especially : to trace out (as a curve) by a moving point or trace out (as a surface) by a moving curve
31.generic	characteristic of an entire class or species; of a genus	Function: adjective Etymology: French générique, from Latin gener-, genus birth, kind, class 1 a : relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : GENERAL b : being or having a nonproprietary name c : having no particularly distinctive quality or application 2 : relating to or having the rank of a biological genus - ge·ner·i·cal·ly /-i-k(&-)lE/ adverb - ge·ner·ic·ness noun
32.genesis	beginning; origin	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural gen·e·ses /-"sEz/ Etymology: Latin, from Greek, from gignesthai to be born -- more at KIN : the origin or coming into being of something
33.geniality	cheerfulness; kindliness; sympathy; ADJ. genial: cheerful and good-tempered	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin genialis, from genius 1 obsolete : of or relating to marriage or generation <the genial bed -- John Milton> 2 obsolete : INBORN, NATIVE 3 a : favorable to growth or comfort : MILD <genial sunshine> b : marked by or diffusing sympathy or friendliness <your genial host> 4 : displaying or marked by genius synonym see GRACIOUS - ge·nial·i·ty /"jE-nE-'a-l&-tE, jEn-'yal-/ noun - ge·nial·ly /'jEn-y&-lE/ adverb
34.genre	particular variety of art or literature	Function: noun Etymology: French, from Middle French, kind, gender -- more at GENDER 1 : a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content 2 : KIND, SORT 3 : painting that depicts scenes or events from everyday life usually realistically
35.genteel	well-bred; elegant; striving to convey an appearance of refinement; Ex. genteel poverty	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle French gentil gentle 1 a : having an aristocratic quality or flavor : STYLISH b : of or relating to the gentry or upper class c : elegant or graceful in manner, appearance, or shape d : free from vulgarity or rudeness : POLITE 2 a : maintaining or striving to maintain the appearance of superior or middle-class social status or respectability b (1) : marked by false delicacy, prudery, or affectation (2) : conventionally or insipidly pretty <timid and genteel artistic style> - gen·teel·ly /-'tE(&)(l)-lE/ adverb - gen·teel·ness noun
36.gentility	those of gentle birth; high social class; refinement; quality of being genteel	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ties 1 a : the condition of belonging to the gentry b : GENTLEFOLK, GENTRY 2 a (1) : decorum of conduct : COURTESY (2) : attitudes or activity marked by false delicacy, prudery, or affectation b : superior social status or prestige evidenced by manners, possessions, or mode of life
37.gentry	people of standing(rank or position); people of good family or high social position; class of people just below nobility	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural gentries Etymology: Middle English gentrie, alteration of gentrise 1 a obsolete : the qualities appropriate to a person of gentle birth; especially : COURTESY b : the condition or rank of a gentleman 2 a : upper or ruling class : ARISTOCRACY b : a class whose members are entitled to bear a coat of arms though not of noble rank; especially : the landed proprietors having such status 3 : people of a specified class or kind : FOLKS <no real heroes or heroines among the academic gentry -- R. G. Hanvey>
38.genuflect	bend the knee as in worship	Function: intransitive verb Etymology: Late Latin genuflectere, from Latin genu knee + flectere to bend -- more at KNEE 1 a : to bend the knee b : to touch the knee to the floor or ground especially in worship 2 : to be servilely obedient or respectful - gen·u·flec·tion /"jen-y&-'flek-sh&n/ noun
39.germane	pertinent; bearing upon(having connection with) the case at hand; appropriate	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English germain, literally, having the same parents, from Middle French 1 obsolete : closely akin 2 : being at once relevant and appropriate : FITTING <omit details that are not germane to the discussion> synonym see RELEVANT - ger·mane·ly adverb
40.germinal	pertaining to a germ; creative; Ex. germinal idea	Function: adjective Etymology: French, from Latin germin-, germen -- more at GERM 1 a : being in the earliest stage of development b : CREATIVE, PRODUCTIVE 2 : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a germ cell or early embryo - ger·mi·nal·ly adverb
41.germinate	cause to sprout; sprout	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -nat·ed; -nat·ing Etymology: Latin germinatus, past participle of germinare to sprout, from germin-, germen bud, germ transitive senses : to cause to sprout or develop intransitive senses 1 : to come into being : EVOLVE <before Western civilization began to germinate -- A. L. Kroeber> 2 : to begin to grow : SPROUT - ger·mi·na·tion /"j&r-m&-'nA-sh&n/ noun - ger·mi·na·tive /'j&r-m&-"nA-tiv, -m&-n&-/ adjective
42.gerontocracy	government ruled by old people	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -cies Etymology: French gérontocratie, from géronto- geront- + -cratie -cracy : rule by elders; specifically : a form of social organization in which a group of old men or a council of elders dominates or exercises control - ge·ron·to·crat /j&-'rän-t&-"krat/ noun - ge·ron·to·crat·ic /-"rän-t&-'kra-tik/ adjective
43.gerrymander	change voting district lines in order to favor a political party; N. CF. Elbridge Gerry + (sala)mander	Function: noun Etymology: Elbridge Gerry + salamander; from the shape of an election district formed during Gerry's governorship of Massachusetts 1 : the act or method of gerrymandering 2 : a district or pattern of districts varying greatly in size or population as a result of gerrymandering
44.gestate	evolve as in prenatal growth; N. gestation: period of development from conception until birth	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): ges·tat·ed; ges·tat·ing Etymology: back-formation from gestation transitive senses 1 : to carry in the uterus during pregnancy 2 : to conceive and gradually develop in the mind intransitive senses : to be in the process of gestation
45.gesticulation	motion; gesture; V. gesticulate: make gestures (while speaking)	Function: noun 1 : the act of making gestures 2 : GESTURE; especially : an expressive gesture made in showing strong feeling or in enforcing an argument
46.ghastly	horrible; terrifying; resembling ghosts; CF. aghast	Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): ghast·li·er; -est Etymology: Middle English gastly, from gasten to terrify -- more at GAST 1 a : terrifyingly horrible to the senses : FRIGHTENING <a ghastly crime> b : intensely unpleasant, disagreeable, or objectionable <such a life seems ghastly in its emptiness and sterility -- Aldous Huxley> 2 : resembling a ghost 3 obsolete : filled with fear 4 : very great <ghastly mistake> - ghast·li·ness noun - ghastly adverb synonyms GHASTLY, GRISLY, GRUESOME, MACABRE, LURID mean horrifying and repellent in appearance or aspect. GHASTLY suggests the terrifying aspects of corpses and ghosts <a ghastly accident>. GRISLY and GRUESOME suggest additionally the results of extreme violence or cruelty <an unusually grisly murder> <the gruesome history of the Nazi death camps>. MACABRE implies a morbid preoccupation with the physical aspects of death <a macabre tale of premature burial>. LURID adds to GRUESOME the suggestion of shuddering fascination with violent death and especially with murder <the lurid details of a crime>.
47.gibberish	nonsense; nonsensical or unintelligible talk or writing; babbling	Function: noun Etymology: probably from gibber : unintelligible or meaningless language: a : a technical or esoteric language b : pretentious or needlessly obscure language
48.gibe	mock; make jeering remarks; N: jeering remarks	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): gibed; gib·ing Etymology: perhaps from Middle French giber to shake, handle roughly intransitive senses : to utter taunting words transitive senses : to deride or tease with taunting words synonym see SCOFF - gibe noun - gib·er noun
49.giddy	light-hearted; not serious; frivolous; dizzy; causing dizziness; Ex. giddy youth; Ex. giddy climb/height	Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): gid·di·er; -est Etymology: Middle English gidy mad, foolish, from Old English gydig possessed, mad; akin to Old English god god 1 a : DIZZY <giddy from the unaccustomed exercise> b : causing dizziness <a giddy height> c : whirling rapidly 2 a : lightheartedly silly : FRIVOLOUS b : joyfully elated : EUPHORIC - gid·di·ly /'gi-d&l-E/ adverb - gid·di·ness /'gi-dE-n&s/ noun
50.gingerly	very carefully; ADJ.	Function: adjective Etymology: perhaps from 1ginger : very cautious or careful - gin·ger·li·ness noun - gingerly adverb
51.girth	distance around something; circumference	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old Norse gjorth; akin to Old English gyrdan to gird 1 : a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (as a saddle) on its back 2 a : a measure around a body <a man of more than average girth> b : SIZE, DIMENSIONS
52.gist	essence; main point; substance	Function: noun Etymology: Anglo-French, it lies, from Middle French, from gesir to lie, ultimately from Latin jacEre -- more at ADJACENT 1 : the ground of a legal action 2 : the main point or part : ESSENCE <the gist of an argument>
53.glacial	like a glacier; of an ice age; extremely cold; Ex. glacial epoch; CF. iceberg	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin glacialis, from glacies 1 a : extremely cold : FRIGID <a glacial wind> b : devoid of warmth and cordiality <a glacial handshake> c : coldly imperturbable <maintained a glacial calm> 2 : resembling ice in appearance <glacial acetic acid> 3 a (1) : of, relating to, or being any of those parts of geologic time from Precambrian onward when a much larger portion of the earth was covered by glaciers than at present (2) capitalized : PLEISTOCENE b : of, relating to, or produced by glaciers c : suggestive of the very slow movement of glaciers <progress on the bill has been glacial> - gla·cial·ly /-sh&-lE/ adverb
54.glaring	(of something bad) highly conspicuous; harshly bright; shining intensely and blindingly	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): glared; glar·ing Etymology: Middle English glaren; akin to Old English glæs glass intransitive senses 1 a : to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light b : STAND OUT, OBTRUDE 2 : to stare angrily or fiercely transitive senses 1 : to express (as hostility) by staring angrily 2 archaic : to cause to be sharply reflected
55.glaze	cover with a thin and shiny surface; apply a glaze to; N: thin, smooth, shiny coating (as for pottery); Ex. unglazed pottery	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): glazed; glaz·ing Etymology: Middle English glasen, from glas glass transitive senses 1 : to furnish or fit with glass 2 a : to coat with or as if with a glaze <the storm glazed trees with ice> b : to apply a glaze to <glaze doughnuts> 3 : to give a smooth glossy surface to intransitive senses 1 : to become glazed or glassy <my eyes glazed over> 2 : to form a glaze - glaz·er noun
56.glean	gather leavings; gather grain left behind by reapers; gather bit by bit (facts or information) often with difficulty	Function: verb Etymology: Middle English glenen, from Middle French glener, from Late Latin glennare, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish doglenn he selects intransitive senses 1 : to gather grain or other produce left by reapers 2 : to gather information or material bit by bit transitive senses 1 a : to pick up after a reaper b : to strip (as a field) of the leavings of reapers 2 a : to gather (as information) bit by bit b : to pick over in search of relevant material <gleaning old files for information> 3 : FIND OUT - glean·able /'glE-n&-b&l/ adjective - glean·er noun
57.glib	fluent (with insincerity or superficiality); facile; slick	Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): glib·ber; glib·best Etymology: probably modification of Low German glibberig slippery 1 a : marked by ease and informality : NONCHALANT b : showing little forethought or preparation : OFFHAND <glib answers> c : lacking depth and substance : SUPERFICIAL <glib solutions to knotty problems> 2 archaic : SMOOTH, SLIPPERY 3 : marked by ease and fluency in speaking or writing often to the point of being insincere or deceitful <a glib politician> - glib·ly adverb - glib·ness noun
58.glimmer	shine erratically; twinkle; N: dim or unsteady light; faint indication; Ex. glimmer of hope	Function: intransitive verb Inflected Form(s): glim·mered; glim·mer·ing /'glim-ri[ng], 'gli-m&-/ Etymology: Middle English glimeren; akin to Old English gl[AE]m gleam 1 a : to shine faintly or unsteadily b : to give off a subdued unsteady reflection 2 : to appear indistinctly with a faintly luminous quality synonym see FLASH
59.gloat	express evil satisfaction; look at or think about with evil satisfaction; view malevolently; Ex. The thief gloated over the stolen jewels.	Function: intransitive verb Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse glotta to grin scornfully 1 obsolete : to look or glance admiringly or amorously 2 : to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight <gloat over an enemy's misfortune> - gloat·er noun - gloat·ing·ly adverb
60.gloss	_over explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults	Function: noun Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Icelandic glossa to glow; akin to Old English geolu yellow 1 : a surface luster or brightness : SHINE 2 a : a deceptively attractive appearance <selfishness that had a gloss of humanitarianism about it> b : bright often superficial attractiveness <show-biz gloss> 3 : a transparent cosmetic preparation for adding shine and usually color to the lips
61.glossary	brief explanation of words used in the text	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ries : a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings - glos·sar·i·al /glä-'sar-E-&l, glo-, -'ser-/ adjective
62.glossy	smooth and shining; N. gloss: shiny brightness on a surface; superficially attractive appearance; Ex. gloss of good manners	Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): gloss·i·er; -est 1 : having a surface luster or brightness <rich glossy leather> <glossy paper> 2 : attractive in an artificially opulent, sophisticated, or smoothly captivating manner : SLICK <lots of glossy and phony chatter> synonym see SLEEK - gloss·i·ly /-s&-lE/ adverb - gloss·i·ness /-sE-n&s/ noun
63.glower	scowl; glare; look or stare angrily	Function: intransitive verb Etymology: Middle English (Sc) glowren; perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect glyra to look askance, Icelandic glossa to glow -- more at GLOSS : to look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
64.glut	overstock; fill beyond capacity (with food); fill to excess; N: oversupply	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): glut·ted; glut·ting Etymology: Middle English glouten, probably from Middle French gloutir to swallow, from Latin gluttire -- more at GLUTTON transitive senses 1 : to fill especially with food to satiety 2 : to flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand intransitive senses : to eat gluttonously synonym see SATIATE
65.glutinous	sticky; viscous; gluey	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French glutineux, from Latin glutinosus, from glutin-, gluten : having the quality of glue : GUMMY - glu·ti·nous·ly adverb
66.glutton	someone who eats too much; ADJ. gluttonous: given to gluttony; greedy; CF. gluttony: habit of eating too much	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English glotoun, from Old French gloton, from Latin glutton-, glutto; akin to Latin gluttire to swallow, gula throat, Old English ceole 1 a : one given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking b : one that has a great capacity for accepting or enduring something <a glutton for punishment> 2 : WOLVERINE 1a
67.gnarled	twisted	Function: intransitive verb Etymology: probably frequentative of gnar : SNARL, GROWL
68.gnome	dwarf; underground spirit who guards treasure hoards	Function: noun Etymology: Greek gnOmE, from gignOskein to know -- more at KNOW : MAXIM, APHORISM
69.goad	urge on; drive with a goad; cause (someone) to do something by continued annoyance; Ex. They goaded him into doing it by saying he was a coward; N: sharp-pointed stick for driving cattle; stimulus; CF. annoy continually	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English gode, from Old English gAd spear, goad; akin to Langobardic gaida spear, and perhaps to Sanskrit hinoti he urges on 1 a : something that pricks like a goad : THORN b : something that urges or stimulates into action : SPUR 2 : a pointed rod used to urge on an animal synonym see MOTIVE
70.gorge	narrow canyon; steep rocky cleft; ravine (made by a stream which runs through it)	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin gurga, alteration of gurges, from Latin, whirlpool -- more at VORACIOUS 1 : THROAT -- often used with rise to indicate revulsion accompanied by a sensation of constriction <my gorge rises at the sight of blood> 2 a : a hawk's crop b : STOMACH, BELLY 3 : the entrance into an outwork (as a bastion) of a fort 4 : a narrow passage through land; especially : a narrow steep-walled canyon or part of a canyon 5 : a primitive device used instead of a fishhook that consists of an object (as a piece of bone attached in the middle of a line) easy to swallow but difficult to eject 6 : a mass choking a passage <a river dammed by an ice gorge> 7 : the line on the front of a coat or jacket formed by the crease of the lapel and collar
71.gorge	stuff oneself (with food); glut; CF. gorgeous: dazzlingly beautiful	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin gurga, alteration of gurges, from Latin, whirlpool -- more at VORACIOUS 1 : THROAT -- often used with rise to indicate revulsion accompanied by a sensation of constriction <my gorge rises at the sight of blood> 2 a : a hawk's crop b : STOMACH, BELLY 3 : the entrance into an outwork (as a bastion) of a fort 4 : a narrow passage through land; especially : a narrow steep-walled canyon or part of a canyon 5 : a primitive device used instead of a fishhook that consists of an object (as a piece of bone attached in the middle of a line) easy to swallow but difficult to eject 6 : a mass choking a passage <a river dammed by an ice gorge> 7 : the line on the front of a coat or jacket formed by the crease of the lapel and collar
72.gory	bloody; N. gore: blood (from a wound)	Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): gor·i·er; -est 1 : covered with gore : BLOODSTAINED 2 : BLOODCURDLING, SENSATIONAL <wanted to hear the gory details> synonym see BLOODY
73.gossamer	sheer; very light; like cobwebs; N: soft and sheer fabric; cobweb	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English gossomer, from gos goose + somer summer 1 : a film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather 2 : something light, delicate, or insubstantial <the gossamer of youth's dreams -- Andrea Parke> - gos·sa·mery /-m&-rE/ adjective