GRE Word List

CATACLYSM

flood

The meaning of the word cataclysm is flood.

Random words

WordMeaning
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
analgesiainsensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
zephyra breeze from the west
stratuma bed or layer artificially made