GRE Word List

GAPE

to open the mouth wide

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

Random words

WordMeaning
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
irreverencelack of reverence
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
propellantcapable of propelling
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
natationthe action or art of swimming
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep