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
endearto cause to become beloved or admired
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
antediluvianof or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
condolegrieve
inchoatebeing only partly in existence or operation : incipient