G-words Flashcards

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Gainsay

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To deny, dispute; say something against what someone else say

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Garbled

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Screwed up

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Garrulous

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Very talkative; loquacious

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Genre

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Category

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Germane

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Relevant; appropriate

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Gestate

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To transform and grow, like a baby inside the womb

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Gesticulation

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Gesture; signal

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Gibe

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To heckle or mock; to taunt; to pick on

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Gloaming

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Twighlight

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Gossamer

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Light, delicate, insubstantial

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Gourmet

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One who appreciates fine food and drink; epicure; connoisseur

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Grandiose

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Excessively impressive; grand

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Gratuitous

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Unnecessary or unwarranted

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Gregarious

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Friendly; outgoing; sociable (common SAT word)

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Gruff

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Rough or stern in speech or action

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