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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| affirmation | the act of affirming |
| turmoil | a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion |
| necromancy | conjuration (see conjure |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| wistful | full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy |
| knotty | marked by or full of knots |
| immolate | to kill or destroy especially by fire |
| congruence | the quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent |
| impenetrable | incapable of being penetrated or pierced |
| insensible | incapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as |