Difficult Words -G Flashcards
Garrulous
excessivelytalkative, especially ontrivialmatters.
“a garrulous cab driver”
Genre
a style or category of art, music, or literature.
“the spy thriller is a very masculine genre”
Genteel
characterized byexaggeratedor affectedpoliteness,refinement, orrespectability.
“her genteel upbringing”
Gesticulate
usegestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or toemphasizeone’s words.
“they were shouting and gesticulating frantically at drivers who did not slow down”
Glut
an excessive quantity: oversupply. a glut of oil on the market
Grandiloquent
pompous orextravagantin language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended toimpress.
“a grandiloquent celebration of Spanish glory”
Grandiose
impressive and imposing in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so.
“the court’s grandiose facade”
Gratutious
done without good reason;uncalledfor.
“gratuitous violence”
Gravity
extreme importance; seriousness.
“crimes of the utmost gravity”
Gregarious
fondof company; sociable.
“he was a popular and gregarious man
Guile
slyor cunning intelligence.
“he used all his guile and guts to free himself from the muddle he was in”
