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.

Random words

WordMeaning
auxiliaryoffering or providing help
pendingduring
spoofdeceive
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty
buoyanthaving buoyancy
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats