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Question 1

gargantuan

Answer 1

(adjective) huge, colossal.

The building of the Great Wall of China was one of the most gargantuan projects ever undertaken.

Question 2

genial

Answer 2

(adjective) friendly, gracious.

A good host welcomes all visitors in a warm and genial fashion.

Question 3

grandiose

Answer 3

(adjective) overly large, pretentious, or showy.

Among Hitler’s grandiose plans for Berlin was a gigantic building with a dome several times larger than any ever built.

grandiosity (noun)

Question 4

gratuitous

Answer 4

(adjective) given freely or without cause.

Since her opinion was not requested, her harsh criticism of his singing seemed a gratuitous insult.

Question 5

gregarious

Answer 5

(adjective) enjoying the company of others; sociable.

Naturally gregarious, Emily is a popular member of several clubs and a sought-after lunch companion.

Question 6

guileless

Answer 6

(adjective) without cunning; innocent.

Deborah’s guileless personality and complete honesty make it hard for her to survive in the harsh world of politics.

Question 7

gullible

Answer 7

(adjective) easily fooled.

When the sweepstakes entry form arrived bearing the message, “You may be a winner!” my gullible neighbor tried to claim a prize.

gullibility (noun)