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
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
penetrateto pass into or through
magnitudegreat size or extent
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
bacchanaliaa Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
unearthlynot earthly: such as
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)