GRE Word List
CATACLYSM
flood
The meaning of the word cataclysm is flood.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| corroborate | to support with evidence or authority : make more certain |
| proscenium | the stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater |
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| impermeable | not permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance |
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