gangrene decay of body tissue when the blood supply is obstructed by injury or disease.
GI Government Issue, referring to all Army clothing, weapons, other supplies, and, eventually, any individual soldier.
G-men government men; agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
goldbrick to shirk one's duty through fakery; to malinger.
grazie, grazie (Italian) "thank you, thank you."
gullible easily cheated or tricked; credulous.
halvah a Turkish confection consisting of crushed sesame seeds, nuts and honey.
Hapsburg a noble German family furnishing sovereigns to Australia (1278–1918) and to Spain (1516–1700). Here, there is an ironic reference to their credit rating.
I.P. Initial Point: the place at which the squadron begins its actual run on the target.
ignominy loss of one's reputation; shame and dishonor.
incorrigible can not be corrected or improved; set in bad habits.
inexorable cannot be moved or influenced by persuasion; unrelenting.
insipid without flavor; not exciting; dull; lifeless.
insouciant calm and untroubled; carefree; indifferent.
invidiously inciting ill will, odium, or envy.
irascible easily angered; quick-tempered.
