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
psychea princess loved by Cupid
depredationto lay waste : plunder
tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
beneficentdoing or producing good
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
suspensethe state of being suspended : suspension
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking