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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| retrograde | having or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars |
| premise | a proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference |
| championship | designation as champion |
| unregenerate | not regenerate |
| inept | generally incompetent : bungling |
| fetish | an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner |
| myriad | ten thousand |
| warrant | sanction |
| retain | to keep in possession or use |
| trigger | a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it |