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
cremateto subject to cremation
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
filthfoul or putrid matter
imbibedrink
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
aggregateformed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective
amorousstrongly moved by love and especially sexual love
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
dozeto sleep lightly
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal