GRE Word List

CATACLYSM

flood

The meaning of the word cataclysm is flood.

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WordMeaning
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
recastto cast again
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
eventualcontingent
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
bickerpetulant quarreling : altercation