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 |
|---|---|
| harrowing | acutely distressing or painful |
| infirmity | the quality or state of being infirm |
| hygiene | a science of the establishment and maintenance of health |
| gait | a manner of walking or moving on foot |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| repose | a state of resting after exertion or strain |
| remittance | a sum of money remitted |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| whit | the smallest part or particle imaginable : bit |
| quench | put out |