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
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
afterlifean existence after death
obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable