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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| sidereal | of, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral |
| intermediary | mediator |
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| imminent | ready to take place : happening soon |
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| pulverize | to reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize |
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| purported | reputed |
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