GRE Word List

CATACLYSM

flood

The meaning of the word cataclysm is flood.

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triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
enunciateto make a definite or systematic statement of
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
gradationa series forming successive stages
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
piousmarked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing