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Emoji
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#3781
📊
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generalize
/ˈdʒenərəlaɪz/
verb
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generalized
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generalized
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generalizes
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generalizing
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To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.
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It is wrong to generalize based on a few experiences. |
over-generalize |
to make excessively broad or inaccurate statements
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conclude, deduce, infer, universalize, extrapolate
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specify, particularize, detail
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generalize from, generalize about, tend to generalize
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#3782
🌸
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gentle
/ˈdʒɛntəl/
adjective
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Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior
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He was always gentle with children. |
gentle reminder |
a polite and soft way to remind someone
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kind, tender, mild, soft, calm
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harsh, rough, cruel
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gentle touch, gentle smile, gentle reminder, gentle nature
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#3783
🏰
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gentility
/dʒɛnˈtɪlɪti/
noun
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Social superiority demonstrated by polite manners, refinement, or respectability
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His speech revealed an air of gentility. |
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refinement, elegance, civility, sophistication
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rudeness, vulgarity
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air of gentility, show of gentility, false gentility
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#3784
🌍
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gentile
/ˈdʒɛntaɪl/
noun
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A person who is not Jewish
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The synagogue welcomed both Jews and Gentiles. |
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non-Jew, outsider, pagan
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Jew, Israelite
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Gentile believers, Gentile nations, Gentile world
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#3785
🎩
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genteel
/dʒɛnˈtiːl/
adjective
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Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way
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She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests. |
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refined, polite, elegant, cultured, sophisticated
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vulgar, rude, coarse
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genteel manners, genteel society, genteel lifestyle, genteel accent
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#3786
🎬
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genre
/ˈʒɑːn.rə/
noun
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a style or category of art, music, or literature
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Romance is her favorite genre of movies. |
literary genre |
a category of literature characterized by form, style, or subject matter
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category, style, type, class, form
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unclassifiable, uncategorized
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literary genre, musical genre, film genre
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#3787
✍️
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genitive
/ˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/
adjective
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relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession
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In English, the genitive case is often shown with an apostrophe and 's'. |
genitive case |
the grammatical form showing possession
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possessive, ownership, case
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non-possessive, independent
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genitive case, genitive construction, genitive ending
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#3788
⚕️
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genital
/ˈdʒen.ɪ.təl/
adjective
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relating to the reproductive organs
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The doctor explained the importance of genital hygiene. |
genital area |
the part of the body relating to reproductive organs
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sexual, reproductive, intimate
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non-reproductive, unrelated
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genital hygiene, genital organs, genital area
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#3789
😄
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geniality
/ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/
noun
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the quality of being friendly and cheerful
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His geniality made him popular among his colleagues. |
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friendliness, cheerfulness, warmth, amiability
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coldness, hostility, rudeness
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natural geniality, charm and geniality, warmth and geniality
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#3790
😊
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genial
/ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/
adjective
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friendly, cheerful, and pleasant
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She greeted us with a genial smile. |
genial host |
a friendly and welcoming person who hosts others
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friendly, pleasant, amiable, cordial, cheerful
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hostile, unfriendly, cold
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genial smile, genial personality, genial manner
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#3791
🌱
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genesis
/ˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
noun
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the origin or beginning of something
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The book explores the genesis of modern technology. |
the genesis of |
the start or creation of something
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origin, beginning, start, source, birth
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end, conclusion, termination
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genesis of life, genesis of the idea, genesis of civilization, genesis story
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#3792
🎁
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generosity
/ˌdʒɛnəˈrɒsəti/
noun
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the quality of being kind and willing to give more than necessary
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Her generosity impressed everyone at the event. |
act of generosity |
an action showing kindness and willingness to give
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kindness, liberality, benevolence, charity, magnanimity
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selfishness, meanness, stinginess
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show generosity, great generosity, act of generosity, generosity towards
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#3793
📦
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generic
/dʒəˈnɛrɪk/
adjective
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characteristic of or relating to a whole group or class; not specific
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This medicine is available in generic form. |
generic term |
a word used for a general category rather than something specific
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general, common, universal, non-specific
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specific, unique, special
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generic brand, generic product, generic form, generic term
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#3794
⚡
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generate
/ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/
verb
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generated
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generated
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generates
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generating
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to produce or create something
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The machine generates electricity. |
generate interest |
to make people feel curious or engaged
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produce, create, make, yield, cause
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destroy, stop, halt
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generate power, generate ideas, generate revenue, generate interest
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#3795
🌍
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generally
/ˈdʒɛnərəli/
adverb
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in most cases; usually; as a rule
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He generally arrives at work before 9 a.m. |
as a general rule |
something that is true in most situations
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usually, typically, commonly, ordinarily, mostly
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rarely, seldom, never
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generally accepted, generally speaking, generally known, generally considered
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#3796
🍽️
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gastronomy
/ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/
noun
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The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.
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Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy. |
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cuisine, cookery, culinary art, fine dining
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fast food, poor cooking
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French gastronomy, world gastronomy, gastronomy festival, art of gastronomy
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#3797
🌐
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generality
/ˌdʒenəˈræləti/
noun
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A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.
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The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details. |
in generality |
in a non-specific or broad sense
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vagueness, broadness, abstraction, generalization
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specificity, detail
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broad generality, empty generality, mere generality
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#3798
🌳
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genealogy
/ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/
noun
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The study and tracing of lines of descent or family history.
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She spent years researching her family's genealogy. |
trace one's genealogy |
to investigate and document one's family lineage
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family tree, lineage, ancestry, heritage, descent
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obscurity, anonymity
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family genealogy, detailed genealogy, genealogy research
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#3799
📜
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genealogist
/ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/
noun
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A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.
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The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century. |
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family historian, lineage researcher, ancestry expert, archivist
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novice, layman
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professional genealogist, skilled genealogist, family genealogist
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#3800
👮♂️
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gendarme
/ˈʒɑːndɑːrm/
noun
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A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.
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The gendarme stopped the car for a routine check. |
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policeman, officer, constable, lawman, trooper
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civilian, outlaw, criminal
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French gendarme, uniformed gendarme, local gendarme, gendarme station
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#3801
⚙️
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gear
/ɡɪə(r)/
noun
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Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.
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The climber packed all his gear before starting the journey. |
shift gears |
To change one's approach or method of doing something.
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equipment, apparatus, tools, kit, machinery
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emptiness, lack, nothing
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sports gear, camping gear, gear shift, protective gear
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#3802
📰
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gazette
/ɡəˈzɛt/
noun
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An official journal, newspaper, or publication, especially one issued by a government.
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The law was published in the government gazette. |
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newspaper, journal, bulletin, periodical
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oral report, unofficial note
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government gazette, official gazette, daily gazette
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#3803
🤦
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gawky
/ˈɡɔːki/
adjective
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Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.
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The teenager felt gawky in his oversized suit. |
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clumsy, awkward, ungainly, graceless
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graceful, elegant, poised
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gawky teenager, gawky look, gawky behavior
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#3804
👀
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gawk
/ɡɔːk/
verb
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gawked
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gawked
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gawks
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gawking
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To stare openly and rudely.
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Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street. |
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stare, gape, gaze, ogle, goggle
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ignore, overlook, disregard
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gawk at, people gawk, gawking crowd
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#3805
🔨
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gavel
/ˈɡævəl/
noun
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A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal attention or mark a decision.
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The judge struck the gavel to call the court to order. |
bring down the gavel |
To make a final decision or end a proceeding formally.
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mallet, hammer, baton, staff
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null, none
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strike the gavel, bring down the gavel, auction gavel, judge's gavel
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#3806
🧤
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gauntlet
/ˈɡɔːntlɪt/
noun
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a protective glove; a challenge or trial; to 'throw down the gauntlet' means to issue a challenge
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The knight threw down his gauntlet as a sign of challenge. |
throw down the gauntlet |
to issue a challenge to someone
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challenge, trial, ordeal, glove
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peace, agreement
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throw the gauntlet, take up the gauntlet, run the gauntlet
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#3807
🧟
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gaunt
/ɡɔːnt/
adjective
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extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness
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After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt. |
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haggard, emaciated, skeletal, thin, lean
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healthy, plump, robust
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gaunt face, gaunt figure, looked gaunt
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#3808
📏
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gauge
/ɡeɪdʒ/
verb
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gauged
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gauged
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gauges
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gauging
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to measure, estimate, or determine the magnitude, amount, or capacity of something
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The mechanic gauged the pressure in the car tires. |
gauge the situation |
to assess or evaluate a situation
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measure, assess, evaluate, calculate, estimate
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guess, ignore
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gauge pressure, gauge performance, accurately gauge, gauge response
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#3809
💎
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gaudy
/ˈɡɔːdi/
adjective
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excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way
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She wore a gaudy necklace that clashed with her elegant dress. |
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flashy, showy, tacky, loud, garish
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elegant, tasteful, simple
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gaudy colors, gaudy decoration, gaudy outfit
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#3810
😬
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gauche
/ɡoʊʃ/
adjective
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lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward
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His gauche remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner party. |
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awkward, clumsy, inelegant, tactless, unpolished
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graceful, tactful, polished
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gauche behavior, gauche remark, socially gauche, gauche manner
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