GRE Word List

GAPE

to open the mouth wide

The meaning of the word gape is to open the mouth wide.

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WordMeaning
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
extricateto free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty
filchto steal secretly or casually
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile