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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pendantsomething suspended: such as
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
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seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season
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exhumedisinter
reckoncount
retortto pay or hurl back : return
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