GRE Word List

APOCALYPTIC

of, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse

The meaning of the word apocalyptic is of, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse.

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captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
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inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)