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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incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
invalidnot valid:
cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
deftcharacterized by facility and skill
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
sharda piece or fragment of a brittle substance
equityjustice according to natural law or right
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion