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
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
oafa stupid person : boob
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
entrepreneurone who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise
antisepticopposing microbial infection
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)