Starts with letter "G" Flashcards
gain
(ˈgān)
resources or advantage acquired or increased (profit);
Example: “The medication can cause nausea and weight gain.” “What do you hope to gain from this?”
прирост, усиление
gang
(ˈgaŋ)
a group of persons working to unlawful or antisocial ends
Example: “He was shot by a member of a rival gang.”
банда, шайка
gather
(ˈga-t͟hər)
to bring together (collect)
Example: “The coach gathered her players together.”
собирать (вместе)
gaze
(ˈgāz)
to fix the eyes in a steady intent look often with eagerness or studious attention
Example: “He gazed out the window at the snow.”
пристально смотреть, вглядываться
gifted
(ˈgif-təd)
having great natural ability (talented)
Example: “He’s an extremely gifted student.”
одаренный
glance
(ˈglan(t)s)
to take a quick look at something
Example: “Glancing down, she noticed her shoe was untied.”
взглянуть мельком
governor
(ˈgə-vᵊn-ər)
one that exercises authority especially over an area or group
Example: “He was the chairman of the board of governors at the school.”
губернатор, правитель
grade
(ˈgrād)
a level of study in an elementary, middle, or secondary school that is completed by a student during one year
Example: “Her grades are up this semester.”
оценка, ранг, сорт
gradual
(ˈgra-jə-wəl)
moving, changing, or developing by fine or often imperceptible degrees
Example: “We noticed a gradual change in temperature.”
постепенный
graduate
(ˈgra-jə-ˌwāt)
to receive an academic degree or diploma
Example: “They both graduated with honors.”
выпускаться
grave
(ˈgrāv)
an excavation for burial of a body; meriting serious consideration (important)
Example: “His carelessness could have grave consequences.”
могила, серьезный
guideline
(ˈgīd-ˌlīn)
a line by which one is guided
Example: “The judge wasn’t bound by those guidelines, however.”
ориентир
