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11 Plus Vocabulary Words Starting With G

10 words with meanings, synonyms, antonyms & example sentences

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.

garment

/ˈɡɑːmənt/noun
Intermediate

An item of clothing worn on the body

The tailor carefully measured her for the custom garment.

Synonyms: clothing, attire, apparel, outfit

government

/ˈɡʌvənmənt/noun
Intermediate

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

grate

/ɡreɪt/verb
Intermediate

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

gratitude

/ˈɡrætɪtjuːd/noun
Intermediate

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

grave

/ɡreɪv/adjective
Intermediate

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

gregarious

/ɡrɪˈɡeəriəs/adjective
Advanced

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

grieve

/ɡriːv/verb
Intermediate

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

grotesque

/ɡrəʊˈtɛsk/adjective
Advanced

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

guarantee

/ˌɡærənˈtiː/noun
Intermediate

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

guard

/ɡɑːd/verb
Intermediate

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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