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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

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