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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remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
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interloperone that interlopes: such as
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions