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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marto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
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promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
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wadeto step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
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