GRE Word List

CATACLYSM

flood

The meaning of the word cataclysm is flood.

Random words

WordMeaning
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
pendulouspoised without visible support
underlyinglying beneath or below
punditpandit
dissonancelack of agreement
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance