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These are the 10 vocabulary words starting with G from our free 565-word 11 plus vocabulary list, from garment to guard including 2 advanced words of the kind that separates top verbal reasoning scores. Each entry shows the meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence — the exact skills tested in GL and CEM verbal reasoning, comprehension and cloze questions. You can also download the full list as a free PDF or practise these words with our free vocabulary games.
An item of clothing worn on the body
“The tailor carefully measured her for the custom garment.”
Synonyms: clothing, attire, apparel, outfit
The system or group of people responsible for controlling and making decisions for a country, state, or organization
“The government announced new policies to address climate change.”
Synonyms: administration, authority, regime, state
Antonyms: anarchy, chaos, lawlessness
To shred food into small pieces using a rough surface, or to irritate and annoy someone
“Please grate the cheese before adding it to the pasta.”
Synonyms: shred, scrape, irritate, annoy
Antonyms: soothe, please, calm
The feeling of being thankful and appreciative for what one has received
“She expressed her gratitude by writing a heartfelt thank-you note.”
Synonyms: thankfulness, appreciation, gratefulness, recognition
Antonyms: ingratitude, ungratefulness, thanklessness
Serious, solemn, or causing great concern; also a burial place for the dead
“The doctor's grave expression told us the news was not good.”
Synonyms: serious, solemn, severe, critical
Antonyms: trivial, lighthearted, minor
Fond of company and sociable; enjoying the company of others
“Her gregarious personality made her the life of every party.”
Synonyms: sociable, outgoing, friendly, convivial
Antonyms: introverted, antisocial, solitary
To feel intense sorrow, especially due to someone's death; to mourn deeply
“The family continued to grieve for months after losing their beloved pet.”
Synonyms: mourn, lament, sorrow, weep
Antonyms: rejoice, celebrate, delight
Extremely ugly, strange, or distorted in a way that causes shock or disgust
“The haunted house featured grotesque masks and decorations.”
Synonyms: hideous, monstrous, bizarre, distorted
Antonyms: beautiful, attractive, pleasant
A formal promise or assurance that certain conditions will be fulfilled
“The product comes with a five-year guarantee against defects.”
Synonyms: warranty, assurance, pledge, promise
Antonyms: uncertainty, doubt, risk
To watch over and protect something or someone from harm or danger
“Security officers guard the museum's valuable artwork around the clock.”
Synonyms: protect, defend, shield, watch
Antonyms: endanger, expose, neglect
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