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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stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
veneera thin sheet of a material: such as
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
maritalof or relating to marriage or the married state
fruitfulyielding or producing fruit
anguishextreme pain, distress, or anxiety