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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| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
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| choleric | easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered |
| impair | to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse |
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| aloof | removed or distant either physically or emotionally |
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