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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palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
rhetoricthe art of speaking or writing effectively: such as
flagrantconspicuously offensive
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
personablepleasant or amiable in person : attractive
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
verdantgreen in tint or color