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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exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
emollientmaking soft or supple
collateto compare critically
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
continencethe ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)