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
indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
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unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
serenitythe quality or state of being serene
overtopen to view : manifest