gimmick -
A trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business
Sales promotions like "buy one, get one free" are a common marketing gimmick.
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grimace -
An ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
Rowan made a grimace when he saw the disgusting plate of food given to him.
verb
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Unhappy
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gripe -
To complain about something that is bothering you
Tom griped about his power bill to the utility company because it was three dollars higher than usual.
adjective
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Disorganized
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garbled -
Confusing, distorted, unclear, and difficult to understand.
The phone connection was not good, and all she heard was garbled speech coming from her son who was travelling in Europe.
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Unhappy
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gloom -
An emotional or physical state of darkness and depression
The depressed family lived in a dark house, and the gloom of the house matched the gloom of their moods.
noun
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Small
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gig -
A single professional engagement, usually of short duration, as of jazz or rock musicians
Before they became superstars, The Beatles were playing small gigs across England.
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Unfriendly
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gossip -
Informal conversation or stories, often of a trivial or sensational nature, about others.
Though it only involves words, gossip about other people can cause deep wounds, and injure them socially and psychologically for life.
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Move
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glide -
To move easily and smoothly
When Michael Jordan went up to shoot a basket, it seemed that he glided through the air.
verb
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grunt -
(of an animal, especially a pig) make a low, short guttural sound
Pigs who are more inquisitive tend to grunt more, which draws attention to them.
adjective
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Strange
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gaudy -
Extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless
The solid-gold interior of Larry's Ferrari was a gaudy touch that he loved, but many others felt it reflected an extreme sense of bad taste
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gibberish -
Unintelligible, confused, or meaningless speech or writing
After the politician spoke for 10 minutes, Barry realized that nothing that he said made sense, and all the fast talking fancy phrases were nothing but gibberish.
adjective
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Friendly
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gregarious -
Tending to seek and enjoy the company of others, often in social settings.
Mark is known for being gregarious, always at the center of every party and social gathering.
