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- grandchildrennoun
Plural of "grandchild"; the children of one's sons or daughters.
- granddadnoun
(informal) Grandfather; an affectionate term for one's grandfather. Alternative spelling of "grandad."
- granddaughternoun
A daughter of one's son or daughter.
- grandeadjective
(in coffee shops, especially Starbucks) A medium-sized drink, typically 16 ounces.
- grandfathernoun
The father of one's father or mother.
- grandmanoun
(informal) Grandmother; an affectionate term for one's grandmother.
- grandmothernoun
The mother of one's father or mother.
- grandpanoun
(informal) Grandfather; an affectionate term for one's grandfather.
- grandparentsnoun
The parents of one's father or mother; one's grandmother(s) and/or grandfather(s).
- grandsonnoun
A son of one's son or daughter.
- grangernoun
(historical/archaic) A farmer, especially one who manages a grange or farm.
- granitenoun
A very hard, granular igneous rock consisting mainly of quartz and feldspar, used widely in construction and monuments.
- grannynoun
(informal) Grandmother; an affectionate term for one's grandmother.
- grantverb
To give or allow something requested or desired.
- grantedverb
Past tense and past participle of "grant"; gave or allowed something.
- grapenoun
A small, round, juicy fruit that grows in clusters on a vine, eaten fresh or dried as raisins, and used for making wine.
- grapesnoun
Plural of "grape"; small, round, juicy fruits that grow in clusters on vines.
- graphicadjective
Relating to visual art, especially drawing and design.
- grasnoun
Part of the term "Mardi Gras" (Fat Tuesday), the carnival celebration before Lent.
- graspverb
To seize and hold firmly with the hand.
- grassnoun
A low-growing green plant with narrow leaves, forming the ground cover of lawns, meadows, and fields.
- gratefuladjective
Feeling or showing appreciation for something done or received.
- gratitudenoun
The quality of being thankful; a readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
- gravenoun
A place of burial for a dead body, typically a hole dug in the ground.
- gravelnoun
Small stones and pebbles, or a mixture of these with sand, used for paths and roads.
- gravesnoun
Plural of grave; places of burial for dead bodies.
- graveyardnoun
A burial ground, especially one beside a church.
- gravitationaladjective
Relating to or caused by gravity or gravitation.
- gravitynoun
The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
- gravynoun
A sauce made from meat juices, typically served with roasted meat.
- grayadjective
Of a color intermediate between black and white, as of ash or lead.
- graysonproper_noun
A masculine given name of English origin.
- greasenoun
Oily or fatty matter, especially as a lubricant.
- greasyadjective
Covered with or containing a lot of grease or oil.
- greatadjective
Of a large size, amount, or intensity.
- greateradjective
Comparative form of great; of a size, amount, or degree that is more than another.
- greatestadjective
Superlative form of great; of the most importance, size, or degree.
- greatlyadverb
To a great extent; very much.
- greatnessnoun
The quality of being great; eminence or distinction.
- greednoun
Intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food.
- greedyadjective
Having an excessive desire for food.
- greenadjective
Of the color between blue and yellow; the color of grass or leaves.
- greenhousenoun
A building made largely of glass in which plants are grown that need protection from cold weather.
- greensnoun
Green vegetables, especially leafy ones.
- greetverb
To give a polite word or sign of welcome or recognition to someone upon meeting.
- greetedverb
Past tense and past participle of greet; gave a polite word or sign of welcome.
- greetingnoun
A polite word or sign of welcome or recognition.
- greetingsnoun
Plural of greeting; polite words or signs of welcome.
- grenadenoun
A small bomb thrown by hand or launched mechanically.
- grenadesnoun
Plural of grenade; small explosive devices thrown by hand or launched mechanically.