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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| loathe | to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest |
| ignite | to set afire |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| amiable | friendly, sociable, and congenial |
| tribute | something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved |
| knell | a stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster) |
| asymmetric | having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical |
| macerate | to cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting |
| sophist | philosopher |
| toss | to throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk |