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

WordMeaning
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
repletefully or abundantly provided or filled
fanaticismfanatic outlook or behavior
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
itineranttraveling from place to place
queasycausing nausea