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

WordMeaning
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
validhaving legal efficacy or force
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea