GRE Word List

CATACLYSM

flood

The meaning of the word cataclysm is flood.

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confidentialmarked by intimacy or willingness to confide
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
contagiona contagious disease
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
potablesuitable for drinking
coincorner
scintillateto emit sparks : spark