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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arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
broachbrooch
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
sustainto give support or relief to
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
validateto make legally valid : ratify
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion