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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WordMeaning
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
raveto talk irrationally in or as if in delirium
stippleto engrave by means of dots and flicks
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
outragean act of violence or brutality
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected