| genius |
an unusual ability to think or create in ways that go far beyond what most people can do. [2 definitions] |
| gentile |
(sometimes capitalized) a person who is not Jewish. |
| gentle |
kind; generous; mild. [4 definitions] |
| gentleman |
a polite and honorable man. [3 definitions] |
| gentlewoman |
a polite and honorable woman. [2 definitions] |
| gently |
softly or mildly; not harshly. |
| genuine |
true to what is claimed; real. [2 definitions] |
| genus |
a large group of different but closely related plants and animals. A genus contains more organisms than a species but fewer than a family. |
| geography |
the science of the earth's surface and all life on it. When studying geography, one learns about the different countries and people of the earth, its climate, its natural resources, and its oceans, rivers, and mountains. [2 definitions] |
| geology |
the study of the physical structure of the earth and how it has changed over time. Geologists gain this knowledge by studying rocks. Some geologists study other planets. [2 definitions] |
| geometric |
having to do with geometry. [2 definitions] |
| geometry |
the area of mathematics concerned with the study of shapes and objects. Geometry deals with the measurement and relation of angles, points, lines, planes, and solid figures. [2 definitions] |
| Georgia |
a state in the southeastern United States on the Atlantic coast. Atlanta is the capital of Georgia. (abbreviated: GA) [2 definitions] |
| geothermal |
having to do with the heat produced inside the earth. |
| geranium |
a garden plant with red, pink, or white flowers that grow in bunches. |
| gerbil |
a very small rodent that looks like a mouse with a furry tail. Gerbils live in burrows in the deserts of Africa and Asia. They are often kept as pets. |
| germ |
a microscopic organism, especially one that causes illness. Bacteria and viruses that cause diseases are called germs. [2 definitions] |
| German |
of or having to do with Germany, or its people, culture, or language. [3 definitions] |
| Germanic |
of or having to do with the language group that includes German, Dutch, English, and some other European languages. |
| German shepherd |
a breed of dog. German shepherds are large dogs that resemble wolves and have a thick brown or black coat. They are used as guard dogs and as guide dogs for blind people. |
| Germany |
a country in central, northern Europe. Germany was divided into East and West Germany from 1949 to 1990. Berlin is the capital of Germany. |