GRE Word List

CATACLYSM

flood

The meaning of the word cataclysm is flood.

Random words

WordMeaning
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
filingan act or instance of using a file
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
symmetrybalanced proportions
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion