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
ripto tear or split apart or open
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
dyspepticindigestion
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
relegateto send into exile : banish