GRE Word List

CATACLYSM

flood

The meaning of the word cataclysm is flood.

Random words

WordMeaning
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
marshala high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily