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
conscientiousmeticulous
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
suspensethe state of being suspended : suspension
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
marginthe part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude