| Vocabulary Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| gabble | to speak so quickly that people find it hard to understand what you are saying |
| gain | to earn or win; to add to what you already have |
| gaing | a group of people working together. The same word also means a band of robbers or thieves |
| gale | a strong wind |
| gallery | the upper floor of seats in a theatre or church. The same word also means a room or building where works of art on show |
| gallon | a measure of liquid, equal to 4 quarts or 8 points |
| gallop | the fastest speed at which a horse can move |
| gamble | to play a game for money |
| gambol | to skip and jump happily |
| game | a way of playing which has rules |
| gaming | another word for gambling |
| gander | a male goose |
| gangster | a member of a gang of robbers or thieves |
| gaol | (say jail) another word for prison. The same word also spelled jail |
| gap | an opening or break in something |
| garage | a place where motor cars are kept or repaired |
| garden | a piece of land where flowers, fruit or vegetables are grown |
| garland | a circle of leaves or flowers worn on the head or around the neck or hung on something as a decoration |
| garment | any article of clothing |
| garter | a ring made of elastic which keeps a stocking from falling down |
| gas | something like air, neither solid or liquid, which can fill space. It is usually invisible. Gas that burns comes through pipes and is used for cooking and heating |
| gasp | to take a quick deep breath; to struggle for breath |
| gate | a door in a fence, wall or hedge |
| gather | to collect; to pick up one by one |
| gay | happy and lively |
| gaze | to look at something steadily; to stare |
| gear | things that belong to you, such as clothes or tools. The same word also means the working part of a car or bicycle which changes the speed |
| gem | any precious stone; a jewel |
| general | a commander in the army. The same word also means usual; happening everywhere |
| generous | kind in sharing or giving things to others |
| genial | cordial, jovial, sympathetic |
| genius | highest mental ability |
| gentle | quiet; soft or soothing |
| gentleman | a kind and honorable man |
| genuine | real; true; not a fake or copy |
| geography | the study of the surface of the earth and the people and animals living there |
| geometry | the part of mathematics to do with lines angles and figures such as triangles and circles |
| germ | a very tiny bit of animal or plant life that you can only see under a microscope. Some germs cause diseases |
| get | to receive; to fetch. The same word also means to become, as when we say someone will get well, or get rich |
| ghost | the spirit of a dead person |
| giant | a very big strong person, usually in fairy |
| giddy | having a feeling that things are going round and round |
| gie | to hand something over freely to someone else |
| gift | something which is given as a present |
| gigantic | enormous; giant-like |
| giggle | to laugh in a silly way |
| ginger | the root of a plant. It tastes spicy and makes your mouth feel hot |
| gingerbread | a cake or biscuit which is made with ginger |
| gipsy | someone who belongs to a race of dark people who originally came from India. Gipsies wander from place to place and usually have no permanent home. The word is sometimes spelled gypsy |
| giraffe | a tall animal with a very long neck |
Modal auxiliaries Vs Primary auxiliaries
Primary auxiliaries are be, do, have. They are used to form tenses and to frame short answers.
Modal auxiliaries are will, would, may, might, shall, should, can, could, must, dare, need, used, ought. They are used to express moods.