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
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| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| stagnant | not flowing in a current or stream |
| opportunist | one that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism |
| caprice | a sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action |
| odorous | having an odor: such as |
| whim | a capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy |
| oblique | neither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined |
| execute | to carry out fully : put completely into effect |
| bereft | deprived or robbed of the possession or use of something |
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