{"id":37,"date":"2025-08-25T23:21:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T23:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aesl.us\/intensive\/?page_id=37"},"modified":"2025-08-26T02:55:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T02:55:32","slug":"voa-vocabulary-g-l","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aesl.us\/intensive\/voa-vocabulary-g-l\/","title":{"rendered":"VOA Vocabulary G-L"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn Quickly with Our VOA Vocabulary G-L AI Learning Tool and Chatbot: <a href=\"https:\/\/claude.ai\/public\/artifacts\/55db6d0d-4c01-419c-b4b3-92662cb95e8d\">https:\/\/claude.ai\/public\/artifacts\/55db6d0d-4c01-419c-b4b3-92662cb95e8d<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VOA Learning English Vocabulary Definitions: Letters G-L<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">G<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>gain<\/strong> \u2013 v. to get possession of; to get more; to increase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>game<\/strong> \u2013 n. an activity with rules in which people or teams play or compete, usually sports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>gas<\/strong> \u2013 n. any substance that is not solid or liquid; any substance that burns to provide heat, light or power<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>gather<\/strong> \u2013 v. to bring or come together into a group or place; to collect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>general<\/strong> \u2013 n. a high military leader; ad. without details; affecting or including all or almost all<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>generation<\/strong> \u2013 n. a group of individuals born and living about the same time (&#8220;The mother and daughter represented two generations.&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>genes<\/strong> \u2013 n. parts of cells that control the growth and development of living things; genes from the mother and father are passed to the child; genes contain nucleic acid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>genetic engineering<\/strong> \u2013 n. the science of changing the genes of a living organism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>genocide<\/strong> \u2013 n. a plan of action to kill or destroy a national, religious, racial or ethnic group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>gentle<\/strong> \u2013 adj. soft; kind; not rough or violent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>get<\/strong> \u2013 v. to receive; to gain; to go and bring back; to become; to become the owner of<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>gift<\/strong> \u2013 n. something given without cost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>girl<\/strong> \u2013 n. a young female person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>give<\/strong> \u2013 v. to present to another to keep without receiving payment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>glass<\/strong> \u2013 n. a hard, clear material that is easily broken, used most often for windows or for containers to hold liquids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>go<\/strong> \u2013 v. to move from one place to another; to leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>goal<\/strong> \u2013 n. that toward which an effort is directed; that which is aimed at; the end of a trip or race<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>god<\/strong> \u2013 n. the spirit that is honored as creator of all things (&#8220;They believe in God.&#8221;); a spirit or being believed in many religions to have special powers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>gold<\/strong> \u2013 n. a highly valued yellow metal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>good<\/strong> \u2013 ad. pleasing; helpful; kind; correct; not bad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>goods<\/strong> \u2013 n. things owned or made to be sold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>govern<\/strong> \u2013 v. to control; to rule by military or political power<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>government<\/strong> \u2013 n. a system of governing; the organization of people that rules a country, city or area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>grain<\/strong> \u2013 n. the seed of grass plants used for food, such as wheat, rice and corn; those plants that produce the seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>grass<\/strong> \u2013 n. a plant with long, narrow, green leaves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>gravity<\/strong> \u2013 n. the force that pulls things toward the center of the Earth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>gray<\/strong> \u2013 ad. having the color like that made by mixing black and white<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>great<\/strong> \u2013 ad. very large or more than usual in size or number; very good; important<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>green<\/strong> \u2013 ad. having the color like that made by mixing yellow and blue; having the color like that of growing leaves and grass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>grind<\/strong> \u2013 v. to reduce to small pieces by crushing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ground<\/strong> \u2013 n. land; the earth&#8217;s surface; soil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>group<\/strong> \u2013 n. a number of people or things together; a gathering of people working for a common purpose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>grow<\/strong> \u2013 v. to develop or become bigger; to increase in size or amount<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>guarantee<\/strong> \u2013 v. to promise a result; to promise that something will happen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>guard<\/strong> \u2013 v. to watch and protect a person, place or thing (&#8220;He guards the president.&#8221;); n. a person or thing that watches or protects (&#8220;He is a prison guard.&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>guerrilla<\/strong> \u2013 n. a person who fights as part of an unofficial army, usually against an official army or police<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>guide<\/strong> \u2013 v. to lead to; to show the way; n. one who shows the way<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>guilty<\/strong> \u2013 ad. having done something wrong or in violation of a law; responsible for a bad action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>gun<\/strong> \u2013 n. a weapon that shoots bullets<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">H<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>hair<\/strong> \u2013 n. the fine material that grows from the skin, especially from the head<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>half<\/strong> \u2013 n. one of two equal parts of something<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>halt<\/strong> \u2013 v. to come or cause to come to a stop; to stop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hang<\/strong> \u2013 v. to place something so the highest part is supported and the lower part is not; to kill by hanging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>happen<\/strong> \u2013 v. to become a fact or event; to take place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>happy<\/strong> \u2013 ad. pleased; satisfied; feeling good; not sad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hard<\/strong> \u2013 ad. not easily cut or broken; solid; difficult to do or understand; needing much effort or force<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>harm<\/strong> \u2013 v. to injure; to damage; n. damage; hurt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>harvest<\/strong> \u2013 v. to gather crops; n. the crop after it is gathered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hat<\/strong> \u2013 n. a head cover<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hate<\/strong> \u2013 v. to have strong emotions against; to consider as an enemy; opposite love<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>have<\/strong> \u2013 v. to possess; to own; to hold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>he<\/strong> \u2013 pro. the boy or man who is being spoken about<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>head<\/strong> \u2013 v. to lead; to command; n. leader; chief; the top part of something; the highest position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>headquarters<\/strong> \u2013 n. the center from which orders are given; the main offices of a business or organization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>heal<\/strong> \u2013 v. to return to good health; to cure; to become well<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>health<\/strong> \u2013 n. the general condition of the body and mind; the condition of being free from sickness or disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hear<\/strong> \u2013 v. to receive sound through the ears; to receive news about<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>heat<\/strong> \u2013 v. to make hot or warm; n. great warmth; that which is produced by burning fuel; energy from the sun<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>heavy<\/strong> \u2013 ad. having much weight; not easy to lift; of great amount or force<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>helicopter<\/strong> \u2013 n. a machine without wings that can fly up or down or remain in one place above the ground<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>help<\/strong> \u2013 v. to give support; to assist; to make easier; n. support; aid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>here<\/strong> \u2013 ad. in, to or at this place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hero<\/strong> \u2013 n. a person honored for being brave or wise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hide<\/strong> \u2013 v. to prevent from being seen or found; to make secret<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>high<\/strong> \u2013 ad. tall; far up; far above the ground; important; above others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hijack<\/strong> \u2013 v. to seize or take control of a vehicle by force<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hill<\/strong> \u2013 n. a small mountain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>history<\/strong> \u2013 n. the written record or description of past events; the study of the past<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hit<\/strong> \u2013 v. to strike; to touch with force<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hold<\/strong> \u2013 v. to carry or support, usually in the hands or arms; to keep in one position; to keep as a prisoner; to contain; to possess; to occupy; to organize and be involved in (&#8220;The two sides hold talks this week.&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hole<\/strong> \u2013 n. an opening; a torn or broken place in something<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>holiday<\/strong> \u2013 n. a day when one does not work; a day on which no work is done to honor or remember a person or event<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>holy<\/strong> \u2013 ad. greatly honored in religion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>home<\/strong> \u2013 n. the building where a person lives, especially with family; the place where one was born or comes from; the area or country where one lives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>honest<\/strong> \u2013 ad. truthful; able to be trusted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>honor<\/strong> \u2013 v. to obey; to show strong, good feelings for (&#8220;to honor one&#8217;s parents&#8221;); n. an award; an act of giving special recognition (&#8220;He received many honors for his efforts to help others.&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hope<\/strong> \u2013 v. to expect; to believe there is a good chance that something will happen as wanted; to want something to happen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>horrible<\/strong> \u2013 ad. causing great fear; terrible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>horse<\/strong> \u2013 n. a large animal often used for racing, riding or farm work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hospital<\/strong> \u2013 n. a place where sick or injured people are given medical care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hostage<\/strong> \u2013 n. a person captured and held as a guarantee that a demand or promise will be honored<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hostile<\/strong> \u2013 ad. ready to fight; ready for war<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hot<\/strong> \u2013 ad. having or feeling great heat or a high temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hotel<\/strong> \u2013 n. a building with rooms, and often food, for travelers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hour<\/strong> \u2013 n. a measure of time; sixty minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>house<\/strong> \u2013 n. a building in which people live; a country&#8217;s parliament or lawmaking group (&#8220;House of Representatives&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>how<\/strong> \u2013 ad. in what way; to what amount<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>however<\/strong> \u2013 conj. yet; but<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>huge<\/strong> \u2013 ad. very big; of great size<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>human<\/strong> \u2013 ad. of or about people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>humor<\/strong> \u2013 n. the ability to understand, enjoy or express what makes people laugh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hunger<\/strong> \u2013 n. the need for food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hunt<\/strong> \u2013 v. to search for animals to capture or kill them; to seek; to try to find<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hurry<\/strong> \u2013 v. to do or go fast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hurt<\/strong> \u2013 v. to cause pain, injury or damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>husband<\/strong> \u2013 n. a man who is married<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>I<\/strong> \u2013 pro. the person speaking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ice<\/strong> \u2013 n. frozen water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>idea<\/strong> \u2013 n. a thought or picture in the mind; a belief<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>identify<\/strong> \u2013 v. to recognize someone or something and to say who or what they are<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>if<\/strong> \u2013 conj. on condition; provided that (&#8220;I will go if you go.&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ignore<\/strong> \u2013 v. to pay no attention to or refuse to consider (&#8220;The president ignored the protesters outside his office.&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>illegal<\/strong> \u2013 ad. not legal; in violation of a law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>image<\/strong> \u2013 n. a reproduction of the appearance of a person or thing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>imagine<\/strong> \u2013 v. to make a picture in the mind; to form an idea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>immediate<\/strong> \u2013 ad. without delay; very near in time or place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>immigrant<\/strong> \u2013 n. a person who arrives in a country to live there<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>import<\/strong> \u2013 v. to bring from another country; n. something brought from another country, usually for sale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>important<\/strong> \u2013 ad. having great meaning, value or power<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>improve<\/strong> \u2013 v. to make better; to become better<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>in<\/strong> \u2013 prep. inside; held by; contained by; surrounded by; during<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>incident<\/strong> \u2013 n. an event or something that happens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>incite<\/strong> \u2013 v. to urge or cause an action or emotion, usually something bad or violent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>include<\/strong> \u2013 v. to have; to make a part of<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>increase<\/strong> \u2013 v. to make more in size or amount<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>independent<\/strong> \u2013 ad. not influenced by or controlled by another or others; free; separate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>individual<\/strong> \u2013 n. one person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>industry<\/strong> \u2013 n. any business that produces goods or provides services; the work and related activity in factories and offices; all organizations involved in manufacturing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>infect<\/strong> \u2013 v. to make sick with something that causes disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>inflation<\/strong> \u2013 n. a continuing rise in prices while the value of money goes down<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>influence<\/strong> \u2013 v. to have an effect on someone or something; to cause change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>inform<\/strong> \u2013 v. to tell; to give knowledge to<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>information<\/strong> \u2013 n. knowledge; facts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>inject<\/strong> \u2013 v. to force a fluid into, such as putting medicine or drugs into the body through the skin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>injure<\/strong> \u2013 v. to cause harm or damage to a person or animal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>innocent<\/strong> \u2013 ad. not guilty of a crime; not responsible for a bad action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>insane<\/strong> \u2013 ad. mentally sick<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>insect<\/strong> \u2013 n. a very small creature, usually with many legs and sometimes with wings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>inspect<\/strong> \u2013 v. to look at something carefully; to examine, especially by an expert<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>instead<\/strong> \u2013 ad. in the place of; taking the place of<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>instrument<\/strong> \u2013 n. a tool or device designed to do something or to make something<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>insult<\/strong> \u2013 v. to say something or to do something that makes another person angry or dishonored<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>intelligence<\/strong> \u2013 n. the ability to think or learn; information gathered by spying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>intelligent<\/strong> \u2013 ad. quick to understand or learn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>intense<\/strong> \u2013 ad. very strong; extremely serious<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>interest<\/strong> \u2013 n. what is important to someone (&#8220;He acted to protect his interests.&#8221; &#8220;She had a great interest in painting.&#8221;); a share in owning a business; money paid for the use of money borrowed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>interfere<\/strong> \u2013 v. to get in the way of; to work against; to take part in the activities of others, especially when not asked to do so<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>international<\/strong> \u2013 ad. of or about more than one nation or many nations; of the whole world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internet<\/strong> \u2013 n. the extensive communications system that connects computers around the world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>intervene<\/strong> \u2013 v. to come between; to come between in order to settle or solve<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>invade<\/strong> \u2013 v. to enter an area or country by force with an army<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>invent<\/strong> \u2013 v. to plan and make something never made before; to create a new thing or way of doing something<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>invest<\/strong> \u2013 v. to give money to a business or organization with the hope of making more money<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>investigate<\/strong> \u2013 v. to study or examine all information about an event, situation or charge; to search for the truth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>invite<\/strong> \u2013 v. to ask someone to take part in or join an event, organization or gathering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>involve<\/strong> \u2013 v. to take part in; to become a part of; to include<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>iron<\/strong> \u2013 n. a strong, hard metal used to make machines and tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>island<\/strong> \u2013 n. a land area with water all around it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>issue<\/strong> \u2013 n. an important problem or subject that people are discussing or arguing about<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>it<\/strong> \u2013 pro. a thing, place, event or idea that is being spoken about (&#8220;The sky is blue, but it also has a few white clouds.&#8221;)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">J<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>jail<\/strong> \u2013 n. a prison for those waiting to be tried for a crime or for those serving sentences for crimes that are not serious<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>jewel<\/strong> \u2013 n. a valuable stone, such as a diamond or emerald<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>job<\/strong> \u2013 n. the work that one does to earn money<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>join<\/strong> \u2013 v. to put together or come together; to become part of or a member of<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>joint<\/strong> \u2013 ad. shared by two or more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>joke<\/strong> \u2013 n. something done or said to cause others to laugh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>judge<\/strong> \u2013 v. to form an opinion about; to decide a question, especially a legal one; n. a public official who decides problems of law in a court<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>jump<\/strong> \u2013 v. to push down on the feet and move up quickly into the air<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>jury<\/strong> \u2013 n. a group of people chosen to decide what is true in a trial<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>just<\/strong> \u2013 ad. only (&#8220;Help me for just a minute.&#8221;); very shortly before or after the present (&#8220;He just left.&#8221;); at the same time (&#8220;He left just as I came in.&#8221;); what is right or fair (&#8220;The law is just, in my opinion.&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>justice<\/strong> \u2013 n. the quality of being right, fair or lawful<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">K<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>keep<\/strong> \u2013 v. to possess; to have for oneself<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>kick<\/strong> \u2013 v. to hit with the foot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>kidnap<\/strong> \u2013 v. to seize and take away by force<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>kill<\/strong> \u2013 v. to make dead; to cause to die<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>kind<\/strong> \u2013 n. sort (&#8220;What kind of dog is that?&#8221;); ad. gentle; caring; helpful<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>kiss<\/strong> \u2013 v. to touch with the mouth to show love or honor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>knife<\/strong> \u2013 n. a tool or weapon used to cut<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>know<\/strong> \u2013 v. to understand something as correct; to have the facts about; to recognize someone because you have met and talked together before<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>knowledge<\/strong> \u2013 n. that which is known; learning or understanding<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">L<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>labor<\/strong> \u2013 n. work; workers as a group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>laboratory<\/strong> \u2013 n. a room or place where experiments in science are done<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>lack<\/strong> \u2013 v. to be without; n. the condition of needing, wanting or not having<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>lake<\/strong> \u2013 n. a large area of fresh water surrounded by land<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>land<\/strong> \u2013 v. to come to the earth from the air (&#8220;Airplanes land at airports.&#8221;); n. the part of the earth not covered by water; the ground<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>language<\/strong> \u2013 n. words and their use; what people speak in a country, nation or group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>large<\/strong> \u2013 ad. big; being of more than usual size, amount or number; opposite small<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>laser<\/strong> \u2013 n. an instrument that makes a thin, powerful light<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>last<\/strong> \u2013 v. to continue (&#8220;The talks will last three days.&#8221;); ad. after all others; the only one remaining (&#8220;She is the last person in line.&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>late<\/strong> \u2013 ad. after the correct time; near the end; opposite early<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>laugh<\/strong> \u2013 v. to make sounds to express pleasure or happy feelings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>launch<\/strong> \u2013 v. to put into operation; to begin; to send into the air or space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>law<\/strong> \u2013 n. all or any rules made by a government<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>lead<\/strong> \u2013 v. to show the way; to command; to control; to go first<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>leak<\/strong> \u2013 v. to come out of or to escape through a small opening or hole (usually a gas or liquid)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>learn<\/strong> \u2013 v. to get knowledge about; to come to know a fact or facts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>leave<\/strong> \u2013 v. to go away from; to let something stay where it is<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>left<\/strong> \u2013 ad. on the side that is toward the west when one is facing north; opposite right<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>legal<\/strong> \u2013 ad. of or in agreement with the law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>legislature<\/strong> \u2013 n. a government lawmaking group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>lend<\/strong> \u2013 v. to permit someone to use a thing temporarily; to make a loan of money<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>less<\/strong> \u2013 ad. smaller in amount; not as much<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>let<\/strong> \u2013 v. to permit to do or to be; to make possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>letter<\/strong> \u2013 n. a message written on paper; a communication in writing sent to another person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>level<\/strong> \u2013 n. the amount or height that something reaches or rises to; the position of something or someone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>liberal<\/strong> \u2013 ad. one who usually supports social progress or change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>lie<\/strong> \u2013 v. to have one&#8217;s body on the ground or other surface; to say something that one knows is not true<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>life<\/strong> \u2013 n. the time between being born and dying; opposite death; all living things<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>lift<\/strong> \u2013 v. to take or bring up to a higher place or level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>light<\/strong> \u2013 n. a form of energy that affects the eyes so that one is able to see; anything that produces light; ad. bright; clear; not heavy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>lightning<\/strong> \u2013 n. light produced by electricity in the air, usually during a storm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>like<\/strong> \u2013 v. to be pleased with; to have good feelings for someone or something; ad. in the same way as; similar to<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>limit<\/strong> \u2013 v. to restrict to a number or amount; n. the greatest amount or number permitted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>line<\/strong> \u2013 n. a long, thin mark on a surface; a number of people or things organized, one after another; the edge of an area protected by military forces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>link<\/strong> \u2013 v. to connect; to unite one thing or event with another; n. a relation between two or more things, situations or events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>liquid<\/strong> \u2013 n. a substance that is not a solid or gas, and can move freely, like water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>list<\/strong> \u2013 v. to put in writing a number of names of people or things; n. a written series of names or things<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>listen<\/strong> \u2013 v. to try to hear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>literature<\/strong> \u2013 n. all the poems, stories and writings of a period of time or of a country<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>little<\/strong> \u2013 ad. not tall or big; a small amount<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>live<\/strong> \u2013 v. to have life; to exist; ad. having life; alive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>load<\/strong> \u2013 v. to put objects on or into a vehicle or container; n. that which is carried<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>loan<\/strong> \u2013 n. money borrowed that usually must be returned with interest payments; something borrowed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>local<\/strong> \u2013 ad. about or having to do with one place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>lonely<\/strong> \u2013 ad. feeling alone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>long<\/strong> \u2013 ad. not short; measuring from beginning to end; measuring much; for much time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>look<\/strong> \u2013 v. to turn the eyes toward so as to see; to search or hunt for; to seem to be<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>lose<\/strong> \u2013 v. to have no longer; to not find; to fail to keep; to be defeated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>loud<\/strong> \u2013 ad. having a strong sound; full of sound or noise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>love<\/strong> \u2013 v. to like very much; to feel a strong, kind emotion (sometimes involving sex); n. a strong, kind emotion for someone or something; opposite hate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>low<\/strong> \u2013 ad. not high or tall; below the normal height; close to the ground<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>loyal<\/strong> \u2013 ad. showing strong friendship and support for someone or something<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>luck<\/strong> \u2013 n. something that happens by chance<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VOA Learning English Vocabulary Sentences: Letters G-L<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">G<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The company hopes to <strong>gain<\/strong> more customers this year through better advertising.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The children played a fun <strong>game<\/strong> of soccer in the park after school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We need to buy <strong>gas<\/strong> for the car before we drive to the mountains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The students will <strong>gather<\/strong> in the library to study for their final exams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>general<\/strong> gave orders to his soldiers before the battle began.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each <strong>generation<\/strong> faces different challenges and opportunities than the one before.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scientists study <strong>genes<\/strong> to understand how traits are passed from parents to children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Genetic engineering<\/strong> allows scientists to modify organisms by changing their DNA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The United Nations works to prevent <strong>genocide<\/strong> and protect human rights worldwide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nurse was very <strong>gentle<\/strong> when she gave the patient his medicine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students <strong>get<\/strong> their report cards at the end of each semester.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She received a beautiful <strong>gift<\/strong> from her grandmother on her birthday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The young <strong>girl<\/strong> walked to school with her older brother every morning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parents <strong>give<\/strong> their children love, food, and shelter to help them grow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be careful not to drop the <strong>glass<\/strong> because it will break easily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We <strong>go<\/strong> to the store every Saturday to buy groceries for the week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His <strong>goal<\/strong> is to become a doctor and help sick people get better.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many people pray to <strong>god<\/strong> when they need comfort or guidance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Olympic medals are made of <strong>gold<\/strong>, silver, and bronze.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is <strong>good<\/strong> to eat vegetables and fruits to stay healthy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The store sells many different <strong>goods<\/strong> including clothes, books, and toys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Democratic leaders <strong>govern<\/strong> by listening to the people and following the law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>government<\/strong> collects taxes to pay for roads, schools, and hospitals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farmers plant <strong>grain<\/strong> like wheat and rice to feed people around the world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>grass<\/strong> in the park turns green in spring when the weather gets warmer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gravity<\/strong> pulls things down toward the earth, which is why we don&#8217;t float away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The old man had <strong>gray<\/strong> hair and walked slowly with a wooden cane.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>great<\/strong> scientist made many important discoveries that helped humanity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The leaves on the trees are <strong>green<\/strong> during summer but change colors in fall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The coffee shop workers <strong>grind<\/strong> the beans every morning to make fresh coffee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The children played on the <strong>ground<\/strong> outside while their parents watched from inside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our study <strong>group<\/strong> meets every Tuesday evening in the school library.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plants <strong>grow<\/strong> taller when they get enough water, sunlight, and good soil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The bank will <strong>guarantee<\/strong> your money is safe if you keep it in their account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>guard<\/strong> watched the building all night to make sure no one broke in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>guerrilla<\/strong> fighters hid in the mountains and attacked the enemy soldiers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tour <strong>guide<\/strong> showed us all the interesting places in the ancient city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The jury found the man <strong>guilty<\/strong> of stealing money from the bank.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The police officer carries a <strong>gun<\/strong> to protect herself and other people from danger.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">H<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>She brushes her long <strong>hair<\/strong> every morning before going to work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We ate <strong>half<\/strong> of the pizza for dinner and saved the rest for tomorrow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The traffic light turned red, so all the cars had to <strong>halt<\/strong> immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please <strong>hang<\/strong> your coat on the hook by the door when you come inside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accidents <strong>happen<\/strong> when people drive too fast or don&#8217;t pay attention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The children were <strong>happy<\/strong> when they saw snow falling outside their window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mathematics is a <strong>hard<\/strong> subject, but students can learn it with practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smoking cigarettes can <strong>harm<\/strong> your lungs and cause serious health problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farmers <strong>harvest<\/strong> their crops in the fall when the fruits and vegetables are ready.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He wears a warm <strong>hat<\/strong> on his head when the weather is cold outside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s wrong to <strong>hate<\/strong> other people because of their race or religion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We <strong>have<\/strong> enough food for everyone who comes to the dinner party tonight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>He<\/strong> is studying to become a teacher at the local elementary school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>head<\/strong> of the company makes important decisions about the business every day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The military <strong>headquarters<\/strong> coordinates all the operations in the region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doctors work to <strong>heal<\/strong> patients who are sick or injured in accidents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good <strong>health<\/strong> requires eating well, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can you <strong>hear<\/strong> the birds singing outside in the trees this morning?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sun provides <strong>heat<\/strong> that keeps our planet warm enough for life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The box was too <strong>heavy<\/strong> for the child to lift by himself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The rescue <strong>helicopter<\/strong> flew over the mountains looking for lost hikers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teachers <strong>help<\/strong> students learn new things and solve difficult problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Come over <strong>here<\/strong> and sit next to me so we can talk quietly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The firefighter was a <strong>hero<\/strong> who saved three people from the burning building.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The children like to <strong>hide<\/strong> behind the trees when they play games together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The airplane flew <strong>high<\/strong> above the clouds on its way to another country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Criminals sometimes <strong>hijack<\/strong> airplanes and force them to go to different places.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We climbed to the top of the <strong>hill<\/strong> to get a better view of the city below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students learn about <strong>history<\/strong> to understand what happened in the past.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The baseball player <strong>hit<\/strong> the ball very far and scored a home run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please <strong>hold<\/strong> my hand while we cross the busy street together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There&#8217;s a <strong>hole<\/strong> in my sock, so I need to buy a new pair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many families travel to visit relatives during the Christmas <strong>holiday<\/strong> season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>holy<\/strong> book contains important teachings about how to live a good life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After a long day at work, I&#8217;m always happy to come <strong>home<\/strong> to my family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An <strong>honest<\/strong> person always tells the truth, even when it&#8217;s difficult.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We should <strong>honor<\/strong> our parents by respecting them and following their good advice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I <strong>hope<\/strong> the weather will be sunny tomorrow so we can have our picnic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>horrible<\/strong> accident on the highway caused a long traffic delay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The farmer&#8217;s <strong>horse<\/strong> runs fast across the field with its mane flowing in the wind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sick child was taken to the <strong>hospital<\/strong> where doctors could help her feel better.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The criminals took a <strong>hostage<\/strong> and demanded money in exchange for his freedom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>hostile<\/strong> army prepared to attack the enemy forces at dawn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The soup is too <strong>hot<\/strong> to eat right now, so let it cool down first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We stayed at a comfortable <strong>hotel<\/strong> during our vacation in the mountains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One <strong>hour<\/strong> has sixty minutes, and one day has twenty-four hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The family bought a new <strong>house<\/strong> with three bedrooms and a big backyard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How<\/strong> did you learn to speak English so well in just two years?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The test was difficult; <strong>however<\/strong>, most students passed with good grades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>huge<\/strong> elephant was the largest animal we saw at the zoo today.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Every <strong>human<\/strong> being deserves to be treated with respect and kindness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The comedian&#8217;s <strong>humor<\/strong> made everyone in the audience laugh until they cried.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hunger<\/strong> is a serious problem in many poor countries around the world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The police <strong>hunt<\/strong> for criminals who break the law and hurt other people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We need to <strong>hurry<\/strong> or we&#8217;ll be late for the important meeting downtown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sharp knife can <strong>hurt<\/strong> you if you don&#8217;t use it carefully while cooking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Her <strong>husband<\/strong> loves her very much and brings her flowers every Friday.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>I<\/strong> am learning English so I can communicate with people from other countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cold <strong>ice<\/strong> on the sidewalk makes it dangerous to walk outside today.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She had a great <strong>idea<\/strong> about how to solve the problem at work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The police asked witnesses to <strong>identify<\/strong> the person who stole the car.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If<\/strong> it rains tomorrow, we will have to cancel our outdoor picnic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should not <strong>ignore<\/strong> your teacher when she is trying to help you learn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is <strong>illegal<\/strong> to drive a car without a license in most countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>image<\/strong> on the computer screen was too small to see clearly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children often <strong>imagine<\/strong> they are superheroes when they play with their friends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The doctor said it was <strong>immediate<\/strong> &#8211; they needed to operate on the patient right away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An <strong>immigrant<\/strong> is someone who moves to a new country to live permanently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some countries <strong>import<\/strong> oil because they don&#8217;t produce enough for their own needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is <strong>important<\/strong> to eat healthy food and exercise regularly to stay strong.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We can <strong>improve<\/strong> our English by reading books and talking with native speakers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cat is hiding <strong>in<\/strong> the closet because it&#8217;s afraid of the thunderstorm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The car accident was a serious <strong>incident<\/strong> that required police and ambulances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The angry speech was designed to <strong>incite<\/strong> violence among the crowd of protesters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The price of the hotel room will <strong>include<\/strong> breakfast and free internet access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The population of the city continues to <strong>increase<\/strong> every year as more people move there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the revolution, the country became <strong>independent<\/strong> and governed itself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each <strong>individual<\/strong> person has unique talents and abilities that make them special.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The computer <strong>industry<\/strong> creates many jobs for people with technical skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dirty water can <strong>infect<\/strong> people with dangerous bacteria and make them very sick.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inflation<\/strong> means that prices go up and money becomes worth less over time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parents <strong>influence<\/strong> their children&#8217;s behavior by setting a good example every day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The news reporter will <strong>inform<\/strong> the public about what happened in the election.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The internet provides access to unlimited <strong>information<\/strong> about almost any topic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The doctor will <strong>inject<\/strong> medicine into your arm with a needle to prevent disease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The accident <strong>injured<\/strong> three people, but fortunately none of them died.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>innocent<\/strong> man was released from prison when police found the real criminal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>insane<\/strong> man couldn&#8217;t tell the difference between what was real and imaginary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The small <strong>insect<\/strong> flew around the room until someone opened the window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government officials <strong>inspect<\/strong> restaurants to make sure the food is safe to eat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instead<\/strong> of driving to work, she decided to take the bus to save money.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The violin is a musical <strong>instrument<\/strong> that produces beautiful sounds when played well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s rude to <strong>insult<\/strong> people by saying mean things about their appearance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Military <strong>intelligence<\/strong> helps commanders understand what the enemy is planning to do.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She is very <strong>intelligent<\/strong> and always gets the highest grades in her class.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>intense<\/strong> heat from the fire made it impossible for firefighters to get close.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many people have an <strong>interest<\/strong> in learning about different cultures and countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other countries should not <strong>interfere<\/strong> in the internal affairs of sovereign nations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>international<\/strong> meeting brought together leaders from over fifty different countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Internet<\/strong> allows people around the world to communicate instantly with each other.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The United Nations decided to <strong>intervene<\/strong> to stop the fighting between the two armies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enemy soldiers <strong>invaded<\/strong> the country and took control of the capital city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thomas Edison <strong>invented<\/strong> the light bulb and many other useful devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smart people <strong>invest<\/strong> their money in stocks and bonds to make it grow over time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Police <strong>investigate<\/strong> crimes by gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We would like to <strong>invite<\/strong> you to our wedding ceremony next month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scandal <strong>involved<\/strong> several high-ranking government officials who accepted bribes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Iron<\/strong> is a strong metal that is used to build bridges, buildings, and cars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>island<\/strong> nation is surrounded by water on all sides and has beautiful beaches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climate change is an important <strong>issue<\/strong> that affects everyone on the planet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It<\/strong> is raining outside, so we should take an umbrella when we go shopping.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">J<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The criminal was sent to <strong>jail<\/strong> for stealing money from the bank.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The expensive <strong>jewel<\/strong> sparkled brightly in the museum display case.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She found a good <strong>job<\/strong> at a local hospital where she helps sick patients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The two companies decided to <strong>join<\/strong> together to create a stronger business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The countries signed a <strong>joint<\/strong> agreement to work together on environmental problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He told a funny <strong>joke<\/strong> that made everyone at the party laugh 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