GRE Word List

CATACLYSM

flood

The meaning of the word cataclysm is flood.

Random words

WordMeaning
bulgeto jut out : swell
convulsionan abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
moltenfused or liquefied by heat : melted
tactfulhaving or showing tact
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
librettothe text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur
repressto check by or as if by pressure : curb
phyluma direct line of descent within a group