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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conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
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implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
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partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
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capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action