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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monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
expoundto set forth : state
conveyancethe action of conveying
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
detachedstanding by itself : separate
materialisma theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter