Pack 16 (G-H) Flashcards
Galvanize
Shock or excite (someone) into taking action.
garrulous
Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
Gawky
ungainly; awkward; clumsy.
Germane
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant.
giddily
in a giddy light headed manner
gloat
malicious satisfaction; verb dwell on with satisfaction; gaze at or think about something with great self satisfaction, gratification, or joy
Gratify
to give pleasure or satisfaction to (someone).
gratuitous
without cause; unnecessary and unwarranted; costing nothing
grouchy
perversely irritable
(grumble
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone; a loud low dull continuous noise; verb to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds; make complaining remarks or noises under one’s breath; show one’s unhappiness or critical attitude; make a low noise
Hackneyed
made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase
Harbinger
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.
harrow
a cultivator that pulverizes or smooths the soil; verb draw a harrow over (land)
Herald
be a sign that (something) is about to happen.
Hidebound
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention.
