One Word Substitutions Starting with G

Ga – Ge

Gaffe – Social blunder

Gait – Style of walking

Galaxy – Vast system of stars

Galore – In abundance

Gambit – Tactic or strategy

Gamble – Risky venture for gain

Gamete – Reproductive cell

Gamut – Complete range or scope

Gape – To stare with mouth open

Garble – To distort meaning

Gargantuan – Extremely large

Garland – Wreath of flowers

Garrulous – Excessively talkative

Gastronomy – Art of good eating

Gaudy – Flashy, tastelessly showy

Gaunt – Very thin and bony

Gazebo – Open garden structure

Gazette – Official government journal

Genealogy – Study of family history

Genocide – Mass killing of a race/people

Genre – Category of art/literature

Genuine – Real, authentic

Geocentric – Earth-centered

Geography – Study of earth’s features

Geology – Study of earth’s structure

Geometry – Branch of mathematics of shapes

Germane – Relevant, appropriate

Germicide – Substance that kills germs

Gesture – Movement expressing idea/feeling

Ghetto – Part of a city where minority lives

One Word Substitutions Starting with G

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Gh – Gl

Ghostwriter – One who writes for another’s credit

Gibe – Mocking remark

Giddy – Dizzy, lightheaded

Gigantic – Huge, enormous

Gimmick – Trick to attract attention

Gingerly – Carefully, cautiously

Gist – Main point

Glacier – Large body of ice

Glamorous – Attractive, fascinating

Glaring – Obvious, shining intensely

Glaze – Thin shiny surface

Gleam – Small beam of light

Glee – Great joy

Glimpse – Quick look

Glisten – Shine with reflected light

Global – Worldwide

Globetrotter – One who travels widely

Gloomy – Sad, dark

Glorious – Magnificent, splendid

Glossary – List of words with meanings

One Word Substitutions Starting with G

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Gn – Go

Gnarled – Twisted, knotted

Gnash – Grind teeth in anger

Gnome – Small mythical creature

Gobble – Eat greedily

Godsend – Sudden unexpected benefit

Goldsmith – One who works with gold

Gondola – Long boat in Venice

Goodwill – Friendly helpful feeling

Gorge – Narrow valley between hills

Gorgeous – Beautiful, splendid

Gory – Bloody, violent

Gossamer – Very light and delicate

Gourmet – Connoisseur of good food

Graceful – Elegant in movement

Gradual – Step by step

Graffiti – Drawings on public walls

Grammar – Study of language rules

Grandiloquent – Pompous in speech

Grandiose – Impressive, magnificent

Gratify – To please or satisfy

One Word Substitutions Starting with G

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Gr – Gu

Gratis – Free of charge

Gratuity – Payment given as a tip

Graveyard – Burial ground

Gravity – Seriousness; force of attraction

Greed – Excessive desire

Gregarious – Fond of company

Grievance – Complaint

Grimace – Distorted facial expression

Grisly – Causing horror

Grotesque – Absurdly ugly or distorted

Grovel – Beg in a humiliating way

Grudge – Persistent resentment

Gruelling – Extremely tiring

Guarantee – Formal assurance

Guerrilla – Member of irregular armed forces

Guile – Cunning, deceitful

Gullible – Easily deceived

Gumption – Courage, initiative

Guru – Spiritual teacher

Gusto – Enthusiastic enjoyment

One Word Substitutions Starting with G

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Gy – Gz

Gymnasium – Place for physical exercise

Gynecology – Medical study of women’s health

Gyrate – Move in a circle/spiral

Gyroscope – Instrument for orientation

Gynaecologist – Doctor for female reproductive system

Gypsy – Nomadic person

Gynaecium – Female reproductive part of flower

Gypsum – Soft mineral used in plaster

Gynaecocracy – Rule by women

Gyrfalcon – Large species of falcon

One Word Substitutions Starting with G

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