grating Sounding harsh and unpleasant grasping Characterized by unrestrained greed or avarice grandstand A large and usually tiered structure for seating spectators, as at a sports event grandiose Impressively large, ambitious, or extravagant grandiloquent Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress gossamer A fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders, seen especially in autumn 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 glowered To look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger glaring Giving out or reflecting a strong or dazzling light glancing Striking something at an angle