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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insensatelacking sense or understanding
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
testatora person who dies leaving a will or testament in force
guilelessinnocent
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
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indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
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