GRE Word List

CALAMITY

a disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering

The meaning of the word calamity is a disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering.

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WordMeaning
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
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levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
acmethe highest point or stage
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