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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| windfall | something (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind |
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| tender | marked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond |
| ventilate | to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing |
| bookish | of or relating to books |
| anonymity | the quality or state of being anonymous |
| superfluous | exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra |
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