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What does the word garrulous mean?

talkative

What does the word gauche mean?

awkward, tasteless, without tact

Which of these words are synonyms for the word garner?

  • procure (correct)
  • disrupt
  • gather (correct)
  • hinder
  • What word describes a gauche person?

    <p>Disturbing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the opposite of gaudy?

    <p>subtle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word genteel mean?

    <p>refined, polite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word gesticulate mean?

    <p>gestured, signaled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word grandiose mean?

    <p>player or one with lofty ambitions not equaled by his abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word gregarious mean?

    <p>outgoing and sociable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these words are synonyms for the word splendid?

    <p>extravagant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are two synonyms for the word guile?

    <p>cunning, slyness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word gumption mean?

    <p>initiative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are two synonyms for the word galvanized?

    <p>stimulated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a synonym for the word glum?

    <p>dejected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vocabulary Study Notes

    • Garrulous (adj.): talkative
    • Gauche (adj.): awkward, tasteless, tactless
    • Gaudy (adj.): flashy, showy
    • Goad (v.): prod, urge
    • Genteel (adj.): young lady with a refined, polite style
    • Gesticulated (v.): gestured, signaled
    • Grandiose (adj.): player with lofty ambitions
    • Gregarious (adj.): outgoing and sociable
    • Grandeur (adj.): splendid or extravagant
    • Guile (n.): cunning, slyness
    • Gratuitous (adj.): excessive and unnecessary
    • Gallant (adj.): leader, bold, stylish, courageous
    • Genial (adj.): friendly, pleasant
    • Gumption (n.): initiative
    • Galvanized (v.): spurred, stimulated
    • Gaunt (adj.): thin, exhausted
    • Glum (adj.): sad, dejected
    • Garner (v.): gather, procure
    • Awkward (adj.): clumsy, not graceful
    • Tasteless (adj.): lacking good taste
    • Without tact (adj.): impolite, inappropriate
    • Refined (adj.): elegant, sophisticated
    • Polite (adj.): courteous, mannerly

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    Enhance your vocabulary with a variety of descriptive words and their meanings. This quiz covers an array of terms that describe personality traits, emotions, and actions. Test your understanding and expand your linguistic repertoire.

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