GRE Word List

CATACLYSM

flood

The meaning of the word cataclysm is flood.

Random words

WordMeaning
maroona dark red
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter