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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| idyllic | pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| afterlife | an existence after death |
| oblique | neither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined |
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |
| abhor | to regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe |
| sate | satisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |
| inured | to accustom to accept something undesirable |