GRE Word List

APE

any of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon)

The meaning of the word ape is any of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon).

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WordMeaning
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
roilto make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot