Vocabularies

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Greed

noun
/ɡriːd/

intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food

"His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions."

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Grief

noun
/ɡriːf/

deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering

"The family was overwhelmed with grief after losing their beloved pet."

Grip

noun
/ɡrɪp/

a firm hold or grasp; the power of holding something firmly; a handle or handhold

"The rock climber lost his grip and fell several feet before the safety rope caught him."

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Guard

noun
/ɡɑːrd/

a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or police officer; a device worn or fitted to prevent injury

"The security guard checked everyone's identification before allowing entry to the building."

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Guardian

noun
/ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs

"After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her."

noun
/ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition

"The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace."

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Gaze

noun
/ɡeɪz/

a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction

"She met his intense gaze across the crowded room and felt her heart skip a beat."

noun
/ɡəˈzet/

an official journal or newspaper, especially one published by an organization or government

"The promotion was officially announced in the government gazette last week."

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Gem

noun
/dʒem/

a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth

"The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds."

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Gender

noun
/ˈdʒen.dər/

either of the two sexes (male and female); the range of characteristics pertaining to masculinity and femininity

"The company promotes gender equality by ensuring equal opportunities for all employees."

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Generation

noun
/ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

all the people born and living at about the same time; the production or creation of something

"Each generation faces unique challenges that shape their worldview and values."

noun
/ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ə.ti/

the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely

"The billionaire's generosity was evident in his numerous charitable donations to hospitals."

noun
/ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/

exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability; a person who has such ability

"Einstein was recognized as a genius for his groundbreaking contributions to physics."

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Genocide

noun
/ˈdʒen.ə.saɪd/

the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation

"The international court condemned the systematic genocide committed during the war."

noun
/dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined

"Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles."

noun
/ˈdʒes.tʃər/

a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning

"She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside."

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Ghost

noun
/ɡoʊst/

an apparition of a dead person believed to be able to become visible to the living; a spirit

"The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner."

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Giant

noun
/ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/

an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size; something of great size or force

"The technology giant announced record profits for the third consecutive quarter."

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Gibbet

noun
/ˈdʒɪb.ɪt/

a gallows for hanging criminals; an upright post with a projecting arm for hanging the bodies of criminals

"In medieval times, criminals were often executed on a gibbet as a public warning."

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Gift

noun
/ɡɪft/

a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present; a natural ability or talent

"She received a beautiful jewelry gift from her grandmother on her birthday."

noun
/ˈdʒɪn.dʒər/

a hot fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant; the plant itself

"The chef added fresh ginger to the stir-fry to enhance its flavor and aroma."

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Gist

noun
/dʒɪst/

the substance or essence of a speech or text; the main point

"I missed the beginning of the lecture, but I caught the gist of the professor's argument."

noun
/ˈɡlæm.ər/

an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing; alluring charm

"The glamour of Hollywood attracted young actors from around the world."

noun
/ɡlæns/

a quick look; a brief or hurried look

"She took a quick glance at her watch to check the time before the meeting."