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
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
evoketo call forth or up: such as
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
opuswork
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
speechlessunable to speak : dumb
stenchstink
ponderousof very great weight
supplicateto make a humble entreaty