4000 FCE Vocabulary List

galaxy:
n. large, isolated system of stars, as the Milky Way; any collection of brilliant personalities

gallery:
n. long usually narrow room; covered corridor

gallop:
v. move or run rapidly or carelessly, lifting the fore and hind feet alternately, in successive leaps or bounds

gap:
n. opening through mountains; pass; conspicuous difference or imbalance

garish:
a. over-bright in color; tastelessly showy

garment:
n. any article of clothing, as coat or gown

gaseous:
a. of gas; gas-like; lacking substance or concreteness

gasoline:
n. petrol; flammable liquid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons

gauge:
n. measuring instrument; measure; judge

gazette:
n. periodical; newspaper or official journal

gem:
n. a precious stone; jewel; pearl, or mineral that has been cut and polished for use as an ornament

gemstone:
n. jewel; the precious stone that may be used as a jewel when cut and polished

gender:
n. sexual identity, especially about society or culture; category

generalization:
n. an idea having general application; reasoning from detailed facts to general principles

generalize:
v. reach a conclusion; become systemic and spread throughout the body

generate:
v. bring into being; give rise to; produce

generic:
a. of an entire group or class; general

generous:
a. more than adequate; willing to give and share unstintingly

genetic:
a. of or relating to the science of gene; relating to, or influenced by the origin of something

genial:
a. friendly; cordial; having a pleasant or friendly disposition or manner