GRE Word List

GAPE

to open the mouth wide

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

Random words

WordMeaning
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
analgesiainsensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
matrimonythe state of being married : marriage
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
reimburseto pay back to someone : repay