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
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
primethe second of the canonical hours
tinta usually slight or pale coloration : hue
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class