| A | B |
| Gaffe | n a social blunder; an embarrassing mistake; a faux pas |
| Galvanize | v to startle into sudden activity; to revitalize |
| Gambit | n a scheme to gain an advantage; a ploy |
| Gamut | n the full range (something) |
| Garner | v to gather; to acquire; to earn |
| Gastronomy | n the art of eating well |
| Generic | adj general; common; not protected by trademark |
| Genesis | n origin; creation; beginning |
| Genocide | n the extermination of national |
| Germane | adj applicable; pertinent; relevant |
| Ghastly | adj shocking horrible; frightful; ghostlike |
| Gratis | adj free of charge |
| Grievous | adj tragic; agonizing; severe |
| Grimace | v to make ugly; disapproving facial expression |
| Guise | n appearance; semblance |