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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insensibleincapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
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