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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| molecule | the smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties (see property |
| verge | brink |
| illuminate | to supply or brighten with light |
| festive | of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival |
| suffragist | one who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women |
| monogram | a sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name |
| savant | a person of learning |
| mite | any of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors |
| nascent | coming or having recently come into existence |