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
permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
promptto move to action : incite
epistemologistthe study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action