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gecko	a small lizard with soft skin that eats insects. The gecko has a short body and large head and can climb walls and trees. It is found in tropical areas.
geese	plural of "goose."
Geiger counter	an instrument used to find and measure radioactivity.
gel	a chemical mixture that does not separate and that looks and feels like jelly. [2 definitions]
gelatin	an animal protein that is used in glue, on film, and for making things like jelly. [2 definitions]
gem	a precious stone that has been cut and polished; jewel. [2 definitions]
Gemini	a constellation located between Taurus and Cancer. Gemini is also called the Twins. [3 definitions]
gene	a tiny section of a chromosome. A gene causes a particular characteristic, such as eye color or hair color, to be passed on from parent to offspring.
genera	a plural of "genus."
general	relating to all or most of something or of some group; not limited to any particular thing or member. [4 definitions]
generalize	to come to a broad idea or rule about something after considering particular facts. [3 definitions]
generally	for the most part. [2 definitions]
generate	to bring into being or to produce.
generation	a level or single step in the history of a family. [6 definitions]
generator	a machine or device that produces electricity or other energy. [2 definitions]
generic	applying to all members of a particular group. [2 definitions]
generosity	the condition of being willing and ready to give.
generous	willing to give or share; not selfish. [3 definitions]
genetic	of, concerning, caused by, or influenced by heredity, especially by genes.
genetics	(used with a singular verb) the science that studies how characteristics are passed on from parent to offspring. Genetics is concerned with the influence of genes on the appearance, development, and evolution of plants and animals.
genial	cheerful and friendly. [2 definitions]

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