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
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing
lexicographeran author or editor of a dictionary
knottymarked by or full of knots
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
compulsionan act of compelling
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
conflagrationfire
compilationthe act or process of compiling
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary