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 |
|---|---|
| parlance | speech |
| buccaneer | any of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies |
| subjective | of, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as |
| supercilious | coolly and patronizingly haughty |
| incursion | a hostile entrance into a territory : raid |
| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
| denizen | inhabitant |
| unanimity | the quality or state of being unanimous |
| decoy | a pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture |
| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |