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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lascivious | filled with or showing sexual desire : lewd |
| bogus | not genuine : counterfeit |
| contagion | a contagious disease |
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| dissident | disagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief |
| genuflect | to bend the knee |
| smear | a viscous or sticky substance |
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| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |