SSAT Upper Level Words G-I

Gamut

the complete range or scope of something; the entire spectrum of possibilities; a scale or series of musical notes; the full range of tones or pitches

Garrulous

excessively or annoyingly talkative, especially on trivial or unimportant matters; prone to rambling

Gauche

lacking social grace, tact, or sophistication; awkward or tactless in behavior, demeanor, or execution

Gawky

awkward or clumsy in appearance or movement; lacking grace or coordination; awkwardly tall and thin

Germane

relevant or closely related to the subject at hand

Glib

speaking with ease and fluency but lacking depth or sincerity; overly slick or polished speech

Gourmand

a person who enjoys eating and appreciates good food in large quantities; a connoisseur of fine food and drink; someone who indulges in gluttony

Harbinger

person or thing that signals or foreshadows the approach of something, typically significant or momentous; a precursor or indicator of future events

Hedonist

a person who believes that pursuing pleasure and enjoyment is the most important goal in life; chraracteristic of the pursuit of sensual

Hegemony

leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others, often achieved through political, economic, or cultural means

Heterogenous

consisting of diverse or dissimilar elements; exhibiting a mixture of different parts, characteristics, qualities, or features

Histrionics

exaggerated or melodramatic behavior intended to attract attention or elicit a strong emotional response; theatrical or dramatic gestures or actions

Hyperbole

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally; the use of extreme or extravagant language to emphasize the impact of a statement

Impel

to drive or force someone to take action; to urge or motivate someone to do something

Incontrovertible

impossible to dispute or argue against; beyond doubt or controversy