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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WordMeaning
debuta first appearance
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
provenderdry food for domestic animals : feed
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
conventionalformed by agreement or compact