Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with gross in American Collocation
gross
adjective
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ɡroʊs/
illegal or unacceptable behaviour
abuse
indecency
injustice
misconduct
mismanagement
violation
Following an investigation, the agency has dismissed 14 members of staff for gross misconduct.
lack of skill or good judgement
incompetence
inefficiency
mismanagement
negligence
Three top managers have been charged with gross mismanagement of public funds.
statement or claim
distortion
exaggeration
oversimplification
I think your argument is a gross oversimplification of the case against capital punishment.