G Flashcards
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GARISH
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Offensively bright.
Synonyms: gaudy, loud
Example: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
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GARGANTUAN
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Gigantic.
Synonym: enormous, colossal
Example: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten-story building
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GENIAL
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Sympathetic, friendly.
Synonym: pleasant, cordial
Example: the genial host warmly greeted his many guests
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GRANDIOSE
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With an affectation of grandeur.
Synonym: pretentious, pompous
Example: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the mosest entry hall
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GRAVITY
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Importance, significance.
Synonym: seriousness, magnitude
Example: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology