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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immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
enthrallto hold spellbound : charm
trenchantkeen
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
addlerotten
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
excisean internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity
magnitudegreat size or extent
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities