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Wordabulary

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8,130 words, searchable by word, definition, part of speech, and CEFR level.

glade Noun A2

An open space within a forest, usually covered in grass.

glance Verb A1

To look at something quickly for a very short time.

glass Noun A1

A hard, clear material used to make windows and containers, or a container made from it.

glasses Noun A1

A pair of lenses in a frame worn over the eyes to help someone see better.

glib Adjective C1

Speaking smoothly and confidently but in a way that seems insincere or lacking real thought.

glitter Noun A1

Tiny sparkling pieces used for decoration, or the sparkling light something gives off.

global Adjective A2

Relating to or affecting the whole world.

global citizenship Noun B2

The idea that people belong to and have responsibilities toward a global community, beyond their own nation.

global warming Noun B1

The gradual rise in the earth's average temperature, caused mainly by increased levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

globalisation Noun B1

The process by which businesses, cultures, and economies around the world become increasingly connected and interdependent.

globalised economy Noun B2

An economic system in which trade, investment, and production are closely connected across national borders rather than confined within one country.

globalization Noun B2

The growing connection between countries through trade, culture, and communication, which makes the world feel smaller.

globe Noun A1

A round model of the Earth, or the Earth itself.

glomerulus Noun B2

A tiny cluster of blood vessels in the kidney where blood is first filtered to begin forming urine.

glorious Adjective A2

Wonderful, beautiful, or impressive in a way that fills people with admiration.

glossary Noun A2

A list of difficult or specialised words with their meanings, usually found at the end of a book.

glove Noun A1

A piece of clothing worn on the hand, with a separate part for each finger.

gloves Noun A1

Coverings for the hands, with a separate section for each finger.

glow Verb A1

To shine with a steady, soft light.

glower Verb C1

To look at someone or something with an angry, sullen expression.

glucose Noun B1

A simple sugar that serves as the main source of energy for most living cells.

glue Noun A1

A sticky substance used to join two surfaces together.

gluttony Noun C1

The habit of eating or drinking far more than a person actually needs.

glycogen Noun B2

A stored form of glucose that the body keeps in the liver and muscles for later use as energy.

glyph Noun B1

A symbol or carved figure that represents a word, sound, or idea, especially in ancient writing systems.

go Verb A1

To move from one place toward another.

go away Verb A2

To leave a place, or to tell someone to leave you alone.

go out Verb A2

To leave home to do something social, or for a flame or light to stop burning.

go shopping Verb A1

To go to shops or stores in order to buy things.

go to bed Verb A1

To get into bed in order to sleep.

go to sleep Verb A1

To start sleeping.

goad Verb C1

To provoke or push someone into doing something, often by teasing or annoying them.

goal Noun A2

Something you hope to achieve, or the point scored in certain sports.

goat Noun A1

A farm animal with horns and a beard that can climb steep, rocky ground.

god Noun A2

A being worshipped as having power over nature and human life, especially within a particular religion.

gold Noun A1

A shiny yellow metal that is valuable and often used to make jewellery and coins.

golden Adjective A1

Having the bright yellow color of gold, or made of gold.

goldfish Noun A1

A small orange fish commonly kept as a pet in bowls or tanks.

golf Noun A1

A sport in which players use clubs to hit a small ball into a series of holes.

good Adjective A1

Having a positive quality, pleasant or well done.

good morning Interjection A1

A greeting used when meeting someone during the early part of the day.

good night Interjection A1

A phrase said to someone before going to bed or when leaving in the evening.

goodbye Interjection A1

A word said when leaving someone or ending a conversation.

goodness Noun A1

The quality of being kind, honest, or morally good.

goods Noun B2

Items that are made, bought, or sold, especially as distinct from services.

goose Noun A1

A large water bird with a long neck, related to the duck but bigger.

goosebumps Noun C1

Small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or strong emotion.

gorge Noun A2

A deep, narrow valley with steep, rocky sides, often with a river running through it.