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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inclusive | broad in orientation or scope |
| proverb | a brief popular epigram or maxim : adage |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| lunar | crescent |
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
| converse | to exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk |
| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |
| severity | the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh |
| exploit | deed |
| infallible | incapable of error : unerring |