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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equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
mammalany of a class (Mammalia) of warm-blooded higher vertebrates (such as placentals, marsupials, or monotremes) that nourish their young with milk secreted by mammary glands, have the skin usually more or less covered with hair, and include humans
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
depredationto lay waste : plunder
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect