GRE Word List

CATACLYSM

flood

The meaning of the word cataclysm is flood.

Random words

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astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
gistessence; main point; substance
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
retiringreserved
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dynamicmarked by usually continuous and productive activity or change