gun-shy–The Gaeltacht Vocabulary (G Words) – Meanings & Synonyms

gun-shy

PsychologyC2

Meaning: Nervous or fearful of guns or gunfire.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: After the incident, he became gun-shy and avoided places where guns were present.

Category: Psychology › Emotions

Synonyms: timid

Antonyms: brave

gunslinger

HistoryC2

Meaning: A person who is skilled with a gun, often in a Western context.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The gunslinger faced off against his rival in the dusty street.

Category: History › Wild West

Synonyms: sharpshooter

gunsmith

TradeC2

Meaning: A person who repairs or builds guns.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The gunsmith crafted a custom rifle for the hunter.

Category: Trade › Gunsmithing

Synonyms: armorer

guppy

AnimalsA2

Meaning: A small freshwater fish often kept in aquariums.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The guppy is a popular choice for beginner fish keepers.

Category: Animals › Fish

Synonyms: fish

gurgle

NatureB2

Meaning: To make a bubbling sound, like water flowing.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The stream began to gurgle as it flowed over the rocks.

Category: Nature › Water

Synonyms: bubble

gurney

MedicineB2

Meaning: A wheeled stretcher used for transporting patients.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The paramedics placed the injured person on a gurney.

Category: Medicine › Emergency Care

Synonyms: stretcher

guru

EducationC1

Meaning: A person who is an expert or teacher in a particular field.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He is a fitness guru who inspires many people.

Category: Education › Teaching

Synonyms: expert

gush

NatureB2

Meaning: To flow out in a rapid and plentiful stream.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The water began to gush from the broken pipe.

Category: Nature › Water

Synonyms: spout

gussy

FashionB2

Meaning: To make something more attractive or elaborate.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She decided to gussy up her dress for the party.

Category: Fashion › Styling

Synonyms: dress up

gust

WeatherB2

Meaning: A strong, brief burst of wind.

Part of speech: noun

Example: A sudden gust of wind knocked over the umbrella.

Category: Weather › Wind

Synonyms: blast

gusto

PsychologyB2

Meaning: Enthusiasm and enjoyment in doing something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She approached her work with great gusto.

Category: Psychology › Attitude

Synonyms: enthusiasm

Antonyms: apathy

gusty

WeatherB2

Meaning: Characterized by strong winds.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The gusty weather made it difficult to walk outside.

Category: Weather › Wind

Synonyms: windy

gutted

ArchitectureC1

Meaning: Having been emptied of its contents.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The gutted building was a shell of its former self.

Category: Architecture › Buildings

Synonyms: emptied

gutter

InfrastructureB2

Meaning: A channel for water, often found along the edge of a street.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The rainwater flowed into the gutter.

Category: Infrastructure › Water Management

Synonyms: drain

gutter press

MediaC2

Meaning: Sensationalist journalism that focuses on scandal and sensational news.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The gutter press often exaggerates stories for attention.

Category: Media › Journalism

Synonyms: tabloid

guttering

InfrastructureC1

Meaning: The system of gutters on a building.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The guttering needs to be cleaned to prevent blockages.

Category: Infrastructure › Water Management

Synonyms: drainage system

guttural

LanguageC2

Meaning: Sound produced in the throat; harsh-sounding.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He spoke in a guttural voice that was hard to understand.

Category: Language › Phonetics

Synonyms: harsh

gut-wrenching

ArtsC2

Meaning: Causing intense emotional pain or distress.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The movie had a gut-wrenching ending that left everyone in tears.

Category: Arts › Film

Synonyms: heartbreaking

guv

LanguageB2

Meaning: A term of address for a man, often used in a respectful or informal way.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The waiter called him 'guv' when taking his order.

Category: Language › Slang

Synonyms: sir

guvnor

LanguageB2

Meaning: A term of address for a man, often used in a respectful or informal way, similar to 'guv'.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He greeted the boss with a friendly 'hello, guvnor'.

Category: Language › Slang

Synonyms: sir

guy

LanguageA2

Meaning: A man or person, often used informally.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He's a nice guy who always helps others.

Category: Language › Informal Speech

Synonyms: man

Guy Fawkes night

CelebrationB2

Meaning: A British celebration on November 5th, marking the failure of the Gunpowder Plot.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Guy Fawkes night is celebrated with fireworks and bonfires.

Category: Celebration

Synonyms: Bonefire Night

guy rope

CampingB2

Meaning: A rope used to secure a tent or structure.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He tightened the guy rope to keep the tent stable.

Category: Camping › Equipment

Synonyms: tie-down rope

guzzle

FoodB1

Meaning: To drink something greedily or in large amounts.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He guzzled the soda in just a few seconds.

Category: Food

Meaning 2: To consume something quickly and in large quantities.

Example:

The car guzzles gas
making it expensive to drive.

Synonyms:

gulp
swig

Antonyms:

sip
nibble

gym

SportsA1

Meaning: A place equipped for physical exercise.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I go to the gym three times a week.

Category: Sports

Synonyms:

fitness center
health club

gymkhana

SportsC1

Meaning: A competitive event involving horse riding or other sports.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The gymkhana featured various races and obstacle courses.

Category: Sports › Equestrian

Synonyms:

equestrian event
competition

gymnasium

SportsB1

Meaning: A room or building for indoor sports and exercise.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The school gymnasium is used for basketball games.

Category: Sports

Synonyms:

gym
sports hall

gymnast

SportsB1

Meaning: A person who practices gymnastics.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The gymnast performed a perfect routine on the balance beam.

Category: Sports › Gymnastics

Synonyms:

athlete
acrobat

gymnastics

SportsA2

Meaning: A sport involving exercises and performances requiring physical strength and flexibility.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She has been training in gymnastics since she was five.

Category: Sports

Synonyms:

acrobatics
calisthenics

gynaecology

MedicineC1

Meaning: The branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She visited the gynaecology clinic for a check-up.

Category: Medicine

Synonyms:

obstetrics
women's health

gypsum

ScienceC1

Meaning: A soft mineral used in plaster and fertilizer.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Gypsum is often used to improve soil quality.

Category: Science › Mineralogy

Synonyms:

calcium sulfate
plaster

gypsy

CultureB2

Meaning: A member of a traditionally nomadic people, often associated with a distinct culture.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The gypsy community is known for its vibrant music and dance.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

Romani
traveler

gyrate

ArtsC1

Meaning: To move in a circular or spiral motion.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The dancers gyrated to the rhythm of the music.

Category: Arts › Dance

Synonyms:

rotate
twirl

gyroscope

TechnologyC2

Meaning: A device used for measuring or maintaining orientation, based on the principles of angular momentum.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The gyroscope helps stabilize the aircraft during flight.

Category: Technology › Engineering

Synonyms:

stabilizer
inclinometer

The Gaeltacht

CultureC1

Meaning: an area in Ireland where Irish is the primary language

Part of speech: noun

Example: They visited The Gaeltacht to learn more about the culture.

Category: Culture › Language

Synonyms:

Irish-speaking region
Gaelic area

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