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goniometry the science or theory dealing with the measurement of angles.
gonna contraction of "going to" used in some types of writing to reflect how the two words of the expression "be going to" are often pronounced in rapid, informal speech.
gonococcus the bacterium that causes gonorrhea.
gonorrhea a contagious venereal disease, involving inflammation of the genital organs and urinary tract, transmitted mainly by sexual intercourse.
-gony genesis or generation; manner of coming into existence.
gonzo (slang) esp. in journalism, bizarre, exaggerated, and intentionally subjective.
goo (informal) a thick, wet, or sticky substance. [2 definitions]
goober in the southern United States, a peanut.
good having qualities that are desired, enjoyed, or beneficial; desirable. [25 definitions]
good afternoon used to say hello or good-bye in the afternoon.
Good Book the Bible (usu. prec. by "the").
goodbye used to signify or acknowledge a departure or the end of a telephone call. [2 definitions]
good cheer cheerful, optimistic, or courageous spirits. [3 definitions]
Good Conduct Medal in the U.S. military, a medal awarded to servicemen for dutifulness, efficiency, and loyalty.
good day used as expression of greeting or farewell in the daytime.
good evening used to say hello or good-bye during the evening.
good faith a state of honesty, sincerity, and good intentions (usu. prec. by "in").
good-for-nothing having little value; worthless; useless. [2 definitions]
Good Friday the Friday before Easter Sunday, commemorated by Christians for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
good guy (informal) the leading, and morally decent, character of a fictional story. [4 definitions]
good-hearted having a kind, considerate, and generous nature.