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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disabuseto free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
slothdisinclination to action or labor : indolence
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
perfidiousof, relating to, or characterized by perfidy
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid