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
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
leerysuspicious
expertisethe skill of an expert
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
fussyeasily upset : irritable
resolutionthe act or process of resolving: such as
protuberancesomething that is protuberant
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations