germane Relevant to a subject under consideration germinate To begin to grow and put out shoots after a period of dormancy ghastly Causing great horror or fear; frightful or macabre gild To cover thinly with gold, gold leaf or gold paint glacial Relating to, resulting from, or denoting the presence or agency of ice, especially in the form of glaciers. glancing Striking something at an angle glaring Giving out or reflecting a strong or dazzling light glowered To look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger goosebumps A temporary condition in which the skin, typically on a person’s arms or neck, becomes rough and develops small bumps, often as a response to cold, fear, or excitement gossamer A fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders, seen especially in autumn