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g.i.verbclean in preparation for inspectionUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gabverbtalk profuselyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gabbleverbto speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gadverbwander aimlessly in search of pleasureUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gagverbto tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence themUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gaggleverbmake a noise characteristic of a gooseUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gainverbTo get possession of or secure something wanted or desirable.UnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gain groundverbMWEobtain advantages, such as points, etc.ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gain vigorverbMWEgain or regain energyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gainsayverbtake exception toEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gallverbbecome or make sore by or as if by rubbingUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gallivantverbwander aimlessly in search of pleasureUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gallopverbto cause to move at full gallopRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

galumphverbmove around heavily and clumsilyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

galvaniseverbto stimulate muscles by administering a shockApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

galvanizeverbto stimulate muscles by administering a shockApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gambleverbtake a risk in the hope of a favorable outcomeApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gambolverbplay boisterouslyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gameverbplace a bet onApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gangverbact as an organized groupUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gang upverbMWEact as an organized groupUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gang-rapeverbrape (someone) successively with several attackersUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gangreneverbundergo necrosisUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gaolverblock up or confine, in or as in a jailUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gapverbmake an opening or gap inUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gapeverblook with amazementUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

garageverbkeep or store in a garageApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

garbverbprovide with clothes or put clothes onApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

garbage downverbMWEeat a large amount of food quicklyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

garbleverbmake false by mutilation or additionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gardenverbwork in the gardenApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gargleverbrinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwashApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

garlandverbadorn with bands of flowers or leavesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

garmentverbprovide with clothes or put clothes onUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

garnerverbacquire or deserve by one's efforts or actionsRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

garnishverbtake a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child supportApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

garnisheeverbtake a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child supportUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

garotteverbstrangle with an iron collarRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

garrisonverbstation troops in a fort or garrisonApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

garroteverbstrangle with an iron collarRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

garrotteverbstrangle with an iron collarRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

garterverbfasten with or as if with a garterUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gasverbattack with gasApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gas upverbMWEfill with gasolineApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gasconadeverbshow offCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gashverbcut openUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gasifyverbturn into gasApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gaspverbbreathe noisily, as when one is exhaustedUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gateverbrestrict (school boys') movement to the dormitory or campus as a means of punishmentUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gate-crashverbenter uninvitedApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gatherverbcollect information, data, or materials from various sourcesUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gather inverbMWEfold upRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gather upverbMWEtake and lift upwardRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gaufferverbmake wavy with a heated goffering ironUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gaugeverbto determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculationUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gawkverblook with amazementUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gawpverblook with amazementUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gazeverblook at with fixed eyesUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gazetteverbpublish in a gazetteApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gazumpverbraise the price of something after agreeing on a lower priceUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gearverbset the level or character ofApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gear upverbMWEmake ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etcApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

geeverbgive a command to a horse to turn to the right sideUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gelverbto form a bond or friendship withApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gelatiniseverbbecome gelatinous or change into a jellyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gelatinizeverbbecome gelatinous or change into a jellyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

geldverbcut off the testicles (of male animals such as horses)RememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

geminateverbarrange or combine in pairsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

generalverbcommand as a generalUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

generaliseverbcater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general publicUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

generalizeverbdraw broad conclusions or principles from specific cases or examplesAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

generalizedverbform broad conclusions or principles from specific observations or examplesAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

generateverbproduce or create ideas, solutions, or outputsCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

genericiseverbTo take a specific, usually trademarked, meaning of a word and make it more general in useApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

genericizeverbTo take a specific, usually trademarked, meaning of a word and make it more general in useApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gentleverbcause to be more favorably inclinedUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gentrifyverbrenovate so as to make it conform to middle-class aspirationsAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

genuflectverbbend the knees and bow in church or before a religious superior or imageRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

germinateverbproduce buds, branches, or germinateUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gerrymanderverbdivide unfairly and to one's advantageApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gestateverbhave the idea forUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gesticulateverbshow, express or direct through movementUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

gestureverbshow, express or direct through movementUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

getverbcome to have or undergo a change of physical features and attributesUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

get a lineverbMWEget to know or become aware of, usually accidentallyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

get a loadverbMWElook at with attentionUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

get a lookverbMWEsee something for a brief timeRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

get a nosefulverbMWEsmell strongly and intenselyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

get a whiffverbMWEsmell strongly and intenselyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

get aboutverbMWEmove aroundUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

get acrossverbMWEbecome clear or enter one's consciousness or emotionsUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

get aheadverbMWEobtain advantages, such as points, etc.ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

get alongverbMWEdevelop in a positive wayUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

get along withverbMWEhave smooth relationsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

get aroundverbMWEto avoid something unpleasant or laboriousApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

get around toverbMWEdo something despite obstacles such as lack of timeApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

get atverbMWEreach or gain access toUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

get awayverbMWEremove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversionUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

get backverbMWErecover something or somebody that appeared to be lostUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

get behindverbMWEto lag or linger behindUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026