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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imbroglio | an acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding |
manacle | a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff |
insubordination | disobedient to authority |
brim | an upper or outer margin : verge |
tutelage | instruction especially of an individual |
acetic | vinegary |
flirt | to move erratically : flit |
malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |
dispense | to divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions |
magisterial | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative |