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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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 |