| gas |
A gas is something that is not liquid or solid but still takes up space. Did you know that air is actually made up of gases? You can't see air inside a balloon, but the air inside takes up space and makes the balloon stretch out. Like the gases in air, most gases can't be seen. [2 definitions] |
| gasoline |
Gasoline is a liquid that burns. It is used as a fuel for engines in cars and many other machines. Gasoline is made from a kind of oil that comes from inside the earth. |
| gas station |
A gas station is a place where people can buy gasoline for their cars. |
| gate |
A gate is part of a fence or outdoor wall that swings to open and close. It allows people or animals to go in or out. |
| gather |
When you gather things, you bring them together into one place. |
| gazelle |
A gazelle is a mammal with short fur, long legs, and long horns. A gazelle's fur is gold, brown, and white. Gazelles are very fast when they run and leap. Gazelles live in Africa and Asia. |
| geese |
Geese is a word we use when we talk about more than one goose. |
| general |
When something is general, it is not limited to one thing or just a few things. The word animal has a very general meaning because it includes all types of animals. The word dog, though, is less general because it's only talking about one kind of animal. [3 definitions] |
| generally |
If your grandmother is generally healthy, it means that she is healthy in most ways or most of the time. [2 definitions] |
| generous |
When you are generous, you want to give or share what you have with other people. |
| gentle |
When someone is gentle, they are kind and never want to bring pain or trouble to other people or animals. A gentle person is not mean or cruel. [2 definitions] |
| geography |
Geography is the study of the earth's land forms, climate, and bodies of water. When you study geography, you also learn about the different countries and regions of the world and the people who live there. |
| Georgia |
Georgia is a country in Asia. Russia and Turkey are two of its neighbors. Georgia is a country with many mountains and has a language that is very different from the languages of its neighbors. The mountains of Georgia are home to badgers, wolves, bears, and lynx. People who visit Georgia can hike and climb in the hills and mountains, enjoy beaches on the Black Sea, and also see many beautiful, old churches. [2 definitions] |
| gerbil |
A gerbil is a very small furry animal that looks a little like a mouse. Gerbils have furry tails, though, and mice don't. Gerbils live in the deserts of Africa and Asia, but some people keep them as pets in other parts of the world. |
| germ |
A germ is a very, very small living thing that can cause people to get sick. People wash their hands to get rid of germs. Germs can make you sick if they get into your body through your nose, mouth, or eyes. Coughing and sneezing are two ways that people can spread germs from themselves to other people. Viruses and bacteria are different kinds of germs. |
| German |
When something is German, it is from the country of Germany, or it has to do with the people, culture, or language of Germany. [2 definitions] |
| Germany |
Germany is a country in the center of Europe. It has many neighbors. Part of Germany is flat and has land for farms, and part of Germany has mountains. Most people live in the cities, though, and have jobs in offices. Germany makes many products in its factories, such as machines and cars. People in Germany speak a language called German. |
| get |
When you get something, you have something now that you didn't have before. Maybe you bought it, or you found it, or someone gave it to you. [10 definitions] |
| get rid of |
If you want to get rid of something, you don't want to have it anymore. You want to throw it away, give it away, or make it disappear. |
| Ghana |
Ghana is a country in western Africa. It is on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. In parts of Ghana there are many cacao trees. These trees make seeds that are used for making cocoa. Ghana produces much of the cocoa that is used in the whole world. When you eat chocolate or drink a cup of hot cocoa, think of Ghana! |
| ghost |
Some people believe that when someone dies, their spirit can sometimes stay on the earth. This spirit is called a ghost. People who believe in ghosts say that a ghost looks like the person who has died or like something white that can float through the air. |