GRE Word List
CATACLYSM
flood
The meaning of the word cataclysm is flood.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| phoenix | a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| trident | a 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune) |
| morgue | a place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| irreproachable | not reproachable : blameless |
| reactionary | relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction |
| propulsive | tending or having power to propel |
| jaunty | sprightly in manner or appearance : lively |