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.

Random words

WordMeaning
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
viablecapable of living
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
writheto twist into coils or folds
dolta stupid person
meleea confused struggle
canarda false or unfounded report or story
outgoinggoing away : departing
vividvery strong : very high in chroma
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)