GRE Word List

CATACLYSM

flood

The meaning of the word cataclysm is flood.

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rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing
betrothto promise to marry
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
resignrelegate
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
mediateoccupying a middle position
conundruman intricate and difficult problem