GRE Word List
GAPE
open widely; open the mouth wide; stare wonderingly with the mouth open; CF. agape
The meaning of the word gape is open widely; open the mouth wide; stare wonderingly with the mouth open; CF. agape.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pernicious | very harmful; deadly; very destructive; Ex. pernicious effect/anemia |
| pied | piebald; variegated(many-colored); multicolored |
| maladroit | clumsy; not skillful; awkward; bungling |
| gouge | overcharge (with high price); extort from; Ex. gouge the public; CF. usury |
| bawdy | indecent; obscene; about sex in a rude funny way; CF. bawd |
| zeal | eager enthusiasm (to a cause or ideal); ADJ. zealous |
| insightful | discerning; perceptive |
| dismantle | take apart; disassemble |
| barrage | barrier laid down by artillery fire; overwhelming profusion; large number of questions or statements; Ex. a barrage of criticism |
| reimburse | repay; pay back |