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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demurto take exception : object
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
lasciviousfilled with or showing sexual desire : lewd
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
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veneera thin sheet of a material: such as
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude