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
executorone who executes something
pluckto pull or pick off or out
fiascoa complete failure
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
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transcribeto make a written copy of
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
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debonairsuave
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration