"G" words

GAIN. Verb.

To get something wanted or valued.

GALLANT. Adjective.

Showing courage: very brave

Showing politeness and respect for women

GANDER. Noun.

An adult male goose

GLANCE. Verb.

To look at someone or something very quickly

Syn. glimpse

GAZE.  Verb.

To look at someone or something in a steady way and usually for a long time

Syn. stare

GOBBLE. Verb.

To swallow or eat greedily

GRIMACE. Noun.

A facial expression in which your mouth and face are twisted that shows disgust, disapproval, pain

GRANARY.  Noun.

A building in which grain is stored

GRASP.  Verb.

To take and hold something with your fingers, hands

GROIN. Noun.

The area of the body where your legs come together

GRUDGE. Noun.

A strong feeling of anger toward someone that lasts for a long time

GRUESOME. Adjective.

Causing horror or disgust

Syn. frightful, dreadful, appalling

GRANDEUR. Noun.

A great and impressive quality

Syn.  magnificence, grandness, majesty

GRUMPY. Adjective.

Easily annoyed or angered; having a bad temper or complaining often

Syn.  grouchy, irritable, peevish

GRIEF. Noun.

Deep sadness esp. by someone’s death

GOSSIP. Noun.

Information about the behavior and personal lives of other people

GODPARENT. Noun.

A sponsor at baptism

GLOAT. Verb.

To be happy with your own success or another person’s failure

GLAMOR. Noun.

A very exciting and attractive quality

GRIPE. Verb.

To complain about something