GRE Word List

AGAPE

wide open : gaping

The meaning of the word agape is wide open : gaping.

Random words

WordMeaning
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
penetrateto pass into or through
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
shoveto push along
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected