GRE Word List

CATACLYSM

flood

The meaning of the word cataclysm is flood.

Random words

WordMeaning
blightedaffected with blight (see blight
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
exudeto ooze out
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
tawnyof the color tawny
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
antidotea remedy to counteract the effects of poison
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions