G Flashcards
Good
physiologically, psychologically, and socially desirable.
Government
Govern mind
The institution through which a society makes and enforces its public polices
Geek
a person who is knowledgeable about and obsessively interested in a particular subject, especially one that is technical or of specialist or niche interest.
Guttural
(of a speech sound) produced in the throat; harsh-sounding.
(of a manner of speech) characterized by the use of guttural sounds.
Gloomily
in a way that is sad and without hope, or in a way that is nearly dark or badly lit.
GDP
Gross domestic product
a measure of the total value of goods and services produced within a country’s borders over a specific period of time
Indicator of economic success
Grievances
Complaints
Gravitational time dilation
a phenomenon where time passes at different rates depending on the strength of the gravitational field,
Guideline
a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior
Gestalt
an organized whole that is perceived as more than the sum of its parts.
Gut
take out the intestines and other internal organs of (a fish or other animal) before cooking it
remove or destroy completely the internal parts of (a building or other structure).
Gender gap
An undesirable or unfair difference between men and women in terms of opportunities, pay, status, etc.
Grief
deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone’s death
Goose step
a military marching step in which the legs are not bent at the knee.
march with a goose step.
Grassroots pressure
a way to influence legislation by encouraging the public to take action on a specific issue