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
badinageplayful repartee : banter
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
odysseya long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune
wardthe action or process of guarding
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
sparseof few and scattered elements
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate