ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary BuilderWordsG
ISEE & SSAT vocabulary words starting with G
40 words from the 1,500-word ISEE and SSAT deck, each with its meaning. Open a word for example sentences, synonyms and antonyms.
- gainsay verb — to deny, contradict, or speak against
- gale noun — a very strong wind
- galvanize verb — to shock or inspire people into taking action
- garner verb — to gather or collect (information, support, etc.)
- garrulous adjective — excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
- gauche adjective — socially awkward and lacking tact
- gaunt adjective — thin and bony from hardship
- gaze verb — to look steadily for a long time
- generous adjective — willing to give or share more than expected
- genial adjective — friendly and warm in manner
- genuine adjective — real, honest, or truly what it seems to be
- geographic adjective — relating to the physical features of the earth and its regions
- geography noun — study of earth's physical features and how people interact with them
- geology noun — the scientific study of earth's rocks, layers, and history
- gigantic adjective — extremely large in size
- glance verb — to look at something briefly
- gleaming adjective — shining brightly with a smooth light
- glean verb — to gather small amounts (of information, grain, etc.) bit by bit
- glide verb — to move smoothly and easily
- glimpse noun — a quick or partial look at something
- gloat verb — to feel or show excessive pride about one's success
- gloomy adjective — sad and without much hope
- glum adjective — quietly sad and unhappy
- graceful adjective — moving in a smooth, controlled, and pleasing way
- gradual adjective — developing slowly in small stages
- grandiose adjective — unrealistically ambitious or exaggeratedly impressive
- grapple verb — to struggle or wrestle with a difficult problem or opponent
- grasp verb — to take and hold something firmly
- gratify verb — to give pleasure or satisfaction
- grave adjective — extremely serious or important
- gregarious adjective — fond of the company of others; sociable
- grievous adjective — very serious and causing sorrow or harm
- grimy adjective — covered with dirt or soot
- grouchy adjective — easily annoyed and likely to complain
- grovel verb — to behave with excessive submission or humility
- grumble verb — to complain in a quiet, annoyed way
- guarded adjective — careful and not quick to trust or reveal
- guerrilla adjective — relating to small-scale, unconventional tactics carried out by an independent group
- guile noun — sly or cunning intelligence
- gullible adjective — easily tricked or deceived because of being too trusting