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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sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
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induceto move by persuasion or influence
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
deprecateto express disapproval of
viandan item of food
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
relegateto send into exile : banish