GRE Word List
GAPE
to open the mouth wide
The meaning of the word gape is to open the mouth wide.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| rip | to tear or split apart or open |
| blunder | to move unsteadily or confusedly |
| abominate | to hate or loathe intensely : abhor |
| paleontology | a science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains |
| unfrock | defrock |
| edict | a proclamation having the force of law |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| statute | a law enacted by the legislative branch of a government |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |