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
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
engenderbeget
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
regimeregimen
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
donto put on (an article of clothing)