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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WordMeaning
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
sparenot being used
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
nicetythe quality or state of being nice
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
matrixsomething within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
maritimeof, relating to, or bordering on the sea