glutton(GLUH tin) n.1. a person who can eat a copious amount (like a pig);- someone capable of a great amount of something
- The gluttonconsumed such mass quantities of food that his dining com-
panion feared that he might explode. - Although Blossom had rejected his advances seven times before, being a
gluttonfor punishment, Karl had to try just one more time.
[Syn. epicure]
gracious (GRAY shis) adj.1. showing kindness, courtesy, charm, etc.; 2. com-
passionate; merciful; 3. showing kindness toward those in inferior positions; 4.
showing taste and luxuriousness appropriate to the well-to-do and well educated - Catherine was very graciousin her acceptance of the gifts.
- Francine listened to the prisoners’ complaints about the quality of the food
in a very graciousmanner. - The prince was graciousas he was introduced to the members of the regiment.
- Though sumptuous, the appointments of the manor were graciousso as to
afford comfort to all who might visit.
[-ly adv.]
grandiose(GRAN dee ohs) adj.1. imposing; impressive; magnificent; having
grandeur; 2. seeming important, pompous, and showy, or trying to so seem - The Breakers (built as a summer home by the Vanderbilts in Newport,
Rhode Island) can only be described as grandiose. - Napoleon had grandioseplans for a French empire.
- The court of Louis XVI was so grandioseas to show the commoners how
unimportant they were.
gratuity(gra TOO i tee) n.a sum of money, often based on a percentage of the
total bill, paid to a server or other service person; tip; present - An appropriate gratuityfor the waitperson at a restaurant is 15–20%,
depending on the quality of service.
•A gratuityshould rarely be left at a European restaurant because the cost of
service is already reflected on the bill. - Twenty percent is the appropriate gratuityfor taxicab drivers.
[gratuities pl.] [Syn. tip]
greed (GREED) n.a desire for more than one needs or deserves; cupidity
- The gluttonconsumed such mass quantities of food that his dining com-
- Greedis not always about money, although it often is.
- Monarchs and dictators through history have shown greedfor land and/or
power. - Greedfor more land also fueled the nineteenth-century American doctrine
of Manifest Destiny.
[-iness n.] [Syn. avarice]
grudging(GRUD jing) adj.reluctant; with envy and resentment - The company’s outgoing CEO gave a grudgingacknowledgment to his suc-
cessor at the board meeting. - Henry’s ex-wife said a grudginghello to his new wife when they came to
take the children for the weekend.
[-ly adv.]
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