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
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
mediateoccupying a middle position
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
whima capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy
paramountsuperior to all others : supreme
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions