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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| irate | roused to ire |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| exhort | to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly |
| retain | to keep in possession or use |
| trickster | one who tricks: such as |
| collage | an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface |
| exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling |
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |
| insubordination | disobedient to authority |
| splice | to unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands |