noun

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Bad / Strange

gewgaw - A showy thing, especially one that is useless or worthless

Francine valued the weird ring that Tom gave her, even though it was an inexpensive gewgaw - because she felt it showed that he cared about her.

verb

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Other / Body

gash - Make a gash in; cut deeply

The ginsu knife was so sharp that it could gash Jesse's skin if he wasn't careful.

adjective

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Other / Other

Url

genre - A category or type of art, music, literature, or entertainment characterized by a particular style, form, or content.

My favorite genre of books is fantasy, especially those with magical worlds and epic quests.

noun

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Bad / Attack

gangster - A member of a group of violent criminals

Dressed in a sharp suit and carrying a gun, he looked like a gangster on his way to commit a crime.

adjective

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Good / Big

gargantuan - Enormous

The gargantuan dragon was as tall as a skyscraper and equally as fearsome.

noun

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Other / Body

garb - Clothing or dress, especially of a distinctive or special kind

The Amish are known for wearing their distinctive garb, which is a reflection of their old-fashioned values.

noun

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Good / Calm

Url

glance - a quick look at someone or something

She took a glance at the clock and realized she was running late.

adjective

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Other / Shape

Url

gaping - A wide open and very large hole.

The prisoners used dynamite to blast through the prison wall, and they escaped through the gaping hole that resulted.

noun

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Bad / Uncomfortable

gasp - A convulsive catching of breath

Abe let out a sharp gasp after he had remained underwater for ten seconds.

noun

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Good / Calm

gaze - A steady intent look

Sheila's heart melted as she locked eyes with her baby's innocent gaze.

noun

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Other / Light

Url

gleam - A brief or faint light, often reflected off a surface.

The gleam of the sun on the water made the whole lake look magical.

noun

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Other / Body

gash - A long deep slash, cut, or wound

Paul needed stitches to repair the gash in his hand.