GRE Word List

CATACLYSM

flood

The meaning of the word cataclysm is flood.

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courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
beseechto beg for urgently or anxiously
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
inequityinjustice