GRE Word List

CATASTROPHE

a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin

The meaning of the word catastrophe is a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin.

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WordMeaning
incognitowith one's identity concealed
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
concurto express agreement
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
conceitfavorable opinion
circuita usually circular line encompassing an area
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur