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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stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
indisputablenot disputable : unquestionable
extricateto free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)