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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detachedstanding by itself : separate
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
jocundmarked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
fineryornament
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
subterfugedeception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade