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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| equivocate | to use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive |
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| grovel | to creep with the face to the ground : crawl |
| cacophonous | marked by cacophony : harsh-sounding |
| titular | having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities |
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |
| depredation | to lay waste : plunder |
| inverse | opposite in order, nature, or effect |