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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remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
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cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
poisebalance
stentorianextremely loud
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
loutto bow in respect
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force