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
modulateto tune to a key or pitch
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
enumerateto ascertain the number of : count
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
receptiveable or inclined to receive
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence