GRE Word List

CATACLYSM

flood

The meaning of the word cataclysm is flood.

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WordMeaning
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness