Sam borrowed Al's tools to fix his car, and found them dirty and gritty, but also very useful.
verb
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Other /
Move
audio
glide -
To move easily and smoothly
When Michael Jordan went up to shoot a basket, it seemed that he glided through the air.
verb
See noun
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Other /
Sound
audio
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.
verb
See noun
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Good /
Happy
audio
giggle -
Laugh lightly in a nervous, affected, or silly manner
Carrie giggled when she heard her favorite knock-knock joke.
noun
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Bad /
Dishonest
audio
guise -
A deceptive appearance that is intended to deceive
Using the guise of helping older women, the thief was initially friendly and then robbed them.
noun
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Bad /
Angry
audio
grudge -
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury
Emma and Sal held a longstanding grudge against each other and could barely stand to be in the same room, but neither one of them remembered what had caused the grudge.
noun
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Bad /
Unfriendly
audio
guff -
Trivial, worthless, or insolent talk or ideas
Wanda couldn't take her date's guff as he kept on complaining about women's rights, so she tried to figure out an excuse to leave.
adjective
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Good /
Exciting
Url
audio
gripping -
Captivating or holding one's attention completely.
The movie had a gripping plot that kept everyone on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.
noun
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Other /
Light
audio
glimmer -
A weak, faint, or unsteady light
Six hours after the house collapsed on Peter, his first glimmer of hope occurred when he heard the rescue workers calling his name.
noun
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Other /
Move
Url
audio
gyrations -
Circular or spiral movements, often in a rapid or repetitive manner.
The helicopter’s gyrations in the sky caused concern, as it seemed to be struggling to maintain control.
noun
See verb
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Good /
Calm
Url
audio
glance -
a quick look at someone or something
She took a glance at the clock and realized she was running late.
verb
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Bad /
Unfriendly
audio
glower -
To have an angry or sullen look on one's face; scowl
Ron glowered at Ben when Ben criticized the mayor of Ron's home town.
