GRE Word List

CATAPULT

an ancient military device for hurling missiles

The meaning of the word catapult is an ancient military device for hurling missiles.

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validateto make legally valid : ratify
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
invalidateto make invalid
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class
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bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
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