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G — Graff to Grief (Part 4 of 11)

    3. Reach, power of seizing or of comprehending, compass, scope.

Grasp at. Catch at, try to seize.

Grasping, a. Avaricious, covetous, rapacious, exacting, sordid, with an itching palm.

Grass-eating, a. Graminivorous, phytophagous, feeding on grass.

Grass-plot, n. Lawn, green, greensward.

Grassy, a.

    1. Gramineous, graminaceous, grasslike.
    2. Grass-covered, grass-grown, full of grass.

Grate, v. a.

    1. Rub, scrape, abrade.
    2. Rasp, comminute, reduce to particles by rubbing.

Grate, v. n. Be irritating, be disagreeable, be offensive.

Grate, n.

    1. Grating, bars, lattice-work.
    2. Fire-bed, receptacle for fuel.

Grateful, a.

    1. Thankful, obliged, indebted, beholden, under obligation.
    2. Agreeable, pleasing, pleasant, gratifying, acceptable, satisfying, satisfactory, delightful, welcome, charming.
    3. Delicious, palatable, savory, nice, luscious, cordial, refreshing, invigorating.
    4. Soothing, comforting, alleviating.

Gratification, n.

    1. Gratifying, pleasing, satisfying, satisfaction, indulgence, indulging.
    2. Delight, satisfaction, enjoyment, pleasure, fruition.