| 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. |