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
knolla small round hill : mound
commemorateto call to remembrance
alludeto make indirect reference
rescindto take away : remove
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
witherto become dry and sapless
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas