English vocab the 8th

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fop (n.)

a man who is concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way; a dandy.

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fortuitous (adj.)

happening by accident or chance rather than design,

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gambol (v.)

run or jump about playfully.

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garish (adj.)

obtrusively bright and showy; lurid.

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garner (adj.)

gather or collect (something, especially information or approval).

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garrulous (adj.)

excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

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germane (adj.)

relevant to a subject under consideration.

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gibe (v.)

an insulting or mocking remark; a taunt.

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gloat (v.)

contemplate or dwell on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure.

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glower (v.)

have an angry or sullen look on one's face; scowl.

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grandiose (adj.)

impressive and imposing in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so.

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gratuitous (adj.)

uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted.

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grotesque (adj.)

comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.

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gumption (n.)

shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness.

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hackneyed (adj.)

(of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite.