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60 words & definitions

grope verb
To feel about or search blindly and uncertainly with the hands.
grovel verb
To lie or move abjectly on the ground with one's face downward
grumble verb
To complain or protest about something in a bad-tempered but typically muted way
grunt nounverb
verb
(of an animal, especially a pig) make a low, short guttural sound
gurgle verb
To make a bubbling sound like that made by water running out of a bottle
gush verb
For a liquid to flow out in a rapid and plentiful stream, often suddenly
guzzle verb
To drink something quickly.
haggle verb
To dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something
hamper verb
To restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles
hanker verb
To feel a strong desire to do or have something
grudge noun
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury
guff noun
Trivial, worthless, or insolent talk or ideas
gulch noun
A narrow and steep-sided ravine marking the course of what used to be a stream
gully noun
A water-worn ravine
gulp noun
An act of gulping food or drink
gumption noun
Having spirited initiative and resourcefulness
gusto noun
Enjoyment or vigor in doing something; zest
gritty adjective
A surface covered with dirt
grizzled adjective
Having or streaked with gray hair
groggy adjective
Dazed, weak, or unsteady, especially from illness, intoxication, sleep, or a blow
grouchy adjective
Irritable, bad-tempered, and complaining
grubby adjective
Dirty; grimy
gruff adjective
An impatient, rude, and unfriendly way of speaking
grumpy adjective
Easily irritated and bad-tempered, usually from lack of sleep or feeling old
grungy adjective
Grimy; dirty
hackneyed adjective
(of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite
haggard adjective
Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
hapless adjective
(especially of a person) unfortunate
hag noun
A witch, especially one in the form of an ugly old woman
grueling adjective
Extremely tiring and demanding
groan nounverb
verb
To make a deep slow sound in response to pain or annoyance
gullible adjective
Easily persuaded to believe something; credulous
grotesque adjective
Very strange and distorted compared to what is normal
gutsy adjective
Showing courage, determination, and spirit
gruesome adjective
Causing horror, disgust, and shock - usually dealing with death or injury:
harass verb
To subject someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation
growl nounverb
verb
(of an animal, especially a dog) make a low guttural sound of hostility in the throat
guffaw nounverb
verb
To laugh very loudly and heartily
gripe nounverb
verb
To complain about something that is bothering you
grudgingly adjective
In a reluctant or resentful manner
guise noun
A deceptive appearance that is intended to deceive
haphazard adjective
acting without an organized plan
grunt nounverb
noun
A low, short guttural sound made by an animal or a person
groan nounverb
noun
A deep sound made in pain or annoyance
growl nounverb
noun
A low guttural sound made in the throat, especially by a dog
guffaw nounverb
noun
A very loud and hearty laugh
gripe nounverb
noun
A complaint about something
grind verb
To reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing.
groove noun
A long, narrow cut or indentation, typically in a surface, often used for fitting or alignment.
gripping adjective
Captivating or holding one's attention completely.
halo noun
A circular band of light or radiance around a luminous body, often seen in artistic depictions of saints or angels.
handsome adjective
Well-proportioned, aesthetically pleasing, or having a pleasing appearance.
hangover noun
A set of unpleasant physical effects following heavy alcohol consumption, such as headache, nausea, and fatigue.
hardship noun
Severe suffering or difficulty caused by lack of necessities like food, money, or shelter.
gyrations noun
Circular or spiral movements, often in a rapid or repetitive manner.
gust noun
A strong, brief burst of wind.
gross adjective
Referring to something large, excessive, or extreme, often in an unpleasant or unattractive way.
guru noun
A wise personal teacher and spiritual guide.
hallucinate verb
To see, hear, feel, or smell something that does not exist
grouch noun
A person who is in a bad mood and complains a lot.