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
quadrupedan animal having four feet
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manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
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representationalone that represents: such as
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indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
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inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder