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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lethalof, relating to, or causing death
relapsethe act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding
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equanimityevenness of mind especially under stress
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
stem_fromarise from; originate from
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
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