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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catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
intolerantunable or unwilling to endure
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
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tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
teneta principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
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