GRE Word List

CATACLYSM

flood

The meaning of the word cataclysm is flood.

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WordMeaning
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
missivea written communication : letter
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
intimatemarked by a warm friendship developing through long association
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate