GRE Word List

CATACLYSM

flood

The meaning of the word cataclysm is flood.

Random words

WordMeaning
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
synopticaffording a general view of a whole
outragean act of violence or brutality
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
affectedartificial; pretended
engenderbeget
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end