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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minutiaea minute or minor detail
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soliloquythe act of talking to oneself
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
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