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
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
amityfriendship
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
coalesceto grow together
aliasotherwise called : otherwise known as
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive