Butani, Jay

H. English 10B Per. 5

2/15/11
SAT “G” Vocabulary
Definitions + Parts of Speech

I. Gala: (noun) a festive occasion; celebration; special entertainment

II. Gainsay: (verb) to deny, dispute, or contradict
III. Gambol: (verb) to skip about, as in dancing or playing; frolic
IV. Gape: (verb) to stare wonderingly or stupidly, often with the mouth open
V. Garble: (verb) to mix up or distort to such an extent as to make misleading
or incomprehensible
VI. Garner: (verb) to gather and store in or as if in a granary
VII. Garrulous: (adjective) given to excessive and often trivial or rambling talk;
tiresomely talkative
VIII. Genial: (adjective) having a pleasant or friendly disposition or manner
IX. Genre: (noun) kind, category, or sort, esp. of literary or artistic work
X. Germane: (adjective) being both pertinent and fitting
XI. Gestate: (verb) to conceive and develop in the mind.
XII. Gesticulation: (noun) a deliberate, vigorous motion or gesture
XIII. Ghastly: (adjective) inspiring shock or horror by or as if by suggesting death;
terrifying
XIV. Gibberish: (noun) unintelligible or nonsensical talk or writing
XV. Gibe: (verb) to make taunting, heckling, or jeering remarks
XVI. Gird: (verb) to encircle with a belt or band
XVII. Global: (adjective) of, relating to, or involving the entire earth; worldwide
XVIII. Glutton: (noun) a person who eats or consumes immoderate amounts of
food and drink
XIX. Gnarled: (adjective) having a rugged, weather-beaten appearance
XX. Goad: (noun) anything that pricks or wounds like such a stick
XXI. Gourmet: (adjective) of or characteristic of a gourmet, especially in involving
or purporting to involve high-quality or exotic ingredients and skilled
preparation
XXII. Gossamer: (noun) any thin, light fabric
XXIII. Grandeur: (noun) personal greatness, esp. when based on dignity,
character, or accomplishments
XXIV. Grandiose: (adjective) affectedly grand or important; pompous
XXV. Graphic: (adjective) vividly or clearly described
XXVI. Gratis: (adverb) without charge or payment; free
XXVII. Gratuitous: (adjective) given or granted without return or recompense;
unearned
XXVIII. Gregarious: (adjective) seeking and enjoying the company of others;
sociable
XXIX. Grimace: (noun) a sharp contortion of the face expressive of pain, contempt,
or disgust
XXX. Grotesque: (adjective) characterized by ludicrous or incongruous distortion,
as of appearance or manner
XXXI. Grueling: (adjective) physically or mentally demanding to the point of
exhaustion
XXXII. Gruesome: (adjective) causing horror and repugnance; frightful and
shocking
XXXIII. Guile: (noun) treacherous cunning; skillful deceit
XXXIV. Gullible: (adjective) easily deceived or duped
XXXV. Gusto: (noun) vigorous enjoyment; zest