6001 - 7000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 40

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
glaze noun We noticed a icy glaze forming on the lake. thin glassy coating of ice
verb His eyes glazed over when he thought of his crime. a glassy film
glimmer noun We held out a glimmer of hope she was alive. faint trace or indication
glint noun We saw a glint of light as we passed by the house momentary flash or sparkle
gorge noun We saw the three gorges from the boat. deep narrow passage
verb They gorged themselves on our food. stuffed, eat as gluttons
gracious adj. She proved to be a most gracious hostess. having kindness and warm courtesy
graft noun The official was guilty of graft/ unscrupulous use of your position
verb We will graft the tree tomorrow. unite a bud with a living tree
grandeur noun The mansion was one of great grandeur. magnificence