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Vocab G
Vocab G words
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English
8th Grade
11/01/2011

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genuine
Definition
actually being what it seems or is claimed to be;real;sincere.
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guarantee
Definition
promise or pledge to replace or repair a purchased product or to return to the money paid,if unsatisfactory.
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gale
Definition
very strong wind.
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gruff
Definition
deep and harsh;hoarse.
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gaiety
Definition
cheerful liveliness;joyousness.
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gruesome
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causing fear or horror;horrible;revolting.
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gallows
Definition
wooden frame constructed of a crossbar on two upright posts,used for hanging criminals.
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galvanize
Definition
to stimulate as if by electric shock;startle ;to plate metal with zinc.
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genial
Definition
smiling and pleasant;cheerful and friendly.
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glutton
Definition
person who never seems to have enough of something.
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gaunt
Definition
pinched and lean; harsh or forlorn in appearance.
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genteel
Definition
polite; well-bred; fashionable ; elegant.
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grimace
Definition
twisting or distortion of the face; ugly or funny smile.
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grotesque
Definition
odd or unnatural on shape, appearance, or manner; odd.
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gusto
Definition
hearty enjoyment.
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gainsay
Definition
deny; contradict; dispute.
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gamut
Definition
the whole range of anything.
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garish
Definition
unpleasantly bright; glaring; gaudy.
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genuflect
Definition
bend the knee as an act of reverence or worship.
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gibberish
Definition
senseless chatter; confused, meaningless talk or writing.
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