GRE Word List

CATACLYSM

flood

The meaning of the word cataclysm is flood.

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miscellanyseparate writings collected in one volume
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
wholesomepromoting health or well-being of mind or spirit
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
traverseto go or travel across or over