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Gesture

A movement of the hands, arms, or head, etc. to express an idea or feeling.


Give up

To stop doing something that you are trying hard to do.


Glimpse

To see something or someone for a very short time or only partly. A quick idea or understanding of what something is like.


Grabber

In the context of public speaking, a "grabber" usually refers to an attention-grabbing technique or statement used at the beginning of a presentation to capture the audience's interest and draw them into the topic. A grabber can be a joke, a provocative statement, a surprising fact, a personal story, or any other device that makes the audience sit up and take notice. The purpose of a grabber is to create a strong first impression and establish a connection with the audience, making them more receptive to the rest of the presentation.


Grip

To hold very tightly.


Growth

It refers to the process of developing physically, mentally, emotionally, or economically, often implying positive advancement, expansion, or improvement over time.