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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WordMeaning
depredationto lay waste : plunder
disconcertto throw into confusion
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
vultureany of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
clamornoisy shouting