GRE Word List
CATACLYSM
flood
The meaning of the word cataclysm is flood.
Random words
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defection | conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion |
cohorts | companion |
statutory | of or relating to statutes |
stipple | to engrave by means of dots and flicks |
supererogatory | observed or performed to an extent not enjoined or required |
complacency | self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies |
avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
quail | any of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as |
barrister | a counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor |
permeable | capable of being permeated : penetrable |