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
insensibleincapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as
epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
dapperneat and trim in appearance
squatto cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars