GRE Word List

CATACLYSM

flood

The meaning of the word cataclysm is flood.

Random words

WordMeaning
turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
skimpskimpy
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
disputatiousinclined to dispute