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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propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
monetaryof or relating to money or to the mechanisms by which it is supplied to and circulates in the economy
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
consistencyagreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
plumbera dealer or worker in lead
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object