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 |
|---|---|
| snicker | to laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter |
| heinous | hatefully or shockingly evil : abominable |
| engender | beget |
| presumptuous | overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties |
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| regime | regimen |
| palliate | to reduce the violence of (a disease) |
| premonition | previous notice or warning : forewarning |
| don | to put on (an article of clothing) |