Oct 28, 2017
166. Gallant
G. A. L. L. A. N. T. — Brave. Heroic.
The opposite of gallant is cowardly.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ The gallant knight fought the dragon and save the village from destruction.- 167. Galvanize
G. A. L. V. A. N. I. Z. E. — Spur. Rouse. Fire up.
For example.
⇢ When the battle goes poorly a good general knows how to galvanize his troops for future victory. - 168. Gaudy
G. A. U. D. Y. — Flashy. Showy. Tacky.
⇢ The antonym for gaudy is tasteful. The large flower earrings are too gaudy for my taste. - 169. Generally
G. E. N. E. R. A. L. L. Y. — Usually. Normally.
The antonym for generally is rarely.
Listen to its usage in this sentence.
⇢ The firefighter generally sleeps in the firehouse so he can be ready for a call. - 170. Genial
G. E. N. I. A. L. — Friendly. Warm.
The antonym for genial is unfriendly.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ The hostess was so genial that she made everyone feel comfortable. - 171. Gentile
G. E. N. T. I. L. E. — Non-Jewish person.
For example.
⇢ Even though he was a gentile he attended temple with her family. - 172. Geography
G. E. O. G. R. A. P. H. Y. — The study of the earth’s surface.
The following sentence illustrates its usage.
⇢ In geography class we are learning about mountains and rock formations. - 173. Ghastly
G. H. A. S. T. L. Y. — Horrifying. Shocking. Terrible.
The antonym for ghastly is pleasant.
For example.
⇢ The plane ride over here was ghastly. I’m glad it’s over. - 174. Gingerly
G. I. N. G. E. R. L. Y. — Carefully. Gingerly means the opposite of recklessly.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ The horse stepped gingerly over the fallen tree. - 175. Goad
G. O. A. D. — Is a verb meaning to badger or annoy.
The antonym for goad is to sooth.
Listen to its usage in this sentence.
⇢ You will not be able to goad me into doing your housework no matter how hard you try. - 176. Graphic
G. R. A. P. H. I. C. — A noun meaning a picture or diagram.
For example.
⇢ I like this text book because it has many interesting graphics. - 177. Gregarious
G. R. E. G. A. R. I. O. U. S. — Outgoing. Sociable.
Gregarious means the opposite of shy and withdrawn.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ They’re gregarious man always told great stories at dinner parties. - 178. Grimace
G. R. I. M. A. C. E. — To frown or to scowl.
⇢ The antonym for grimace is smile. He grimaced when he tasted the bitter soup. - 179. Grotesque
G. R. O. T. E. S. Q. U. E. — Disgusting. Ugly.
The antonym for grotesque is attractive.
Listen to its usage in this sentence.
⇢ She closed her eyes during the grotesque part of the movie. - 180. Grumble
G. R. U. M. B. L. E. — Complain. Gripe. [Kraus?].
A lot of people are grumbling about higher gas prices but no one is taking any action. - 181. Gullible
G. U. L. L. I. B. L. E. — Easily deceived. Naive. Trusting.
The antonym for gullible is incredulous.
The following sentence illustrates its usage.
⇢ She was so gullible that you will believe anything you tell her.
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