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
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
rankrelative standing or position
esteemthe regard in which one is held
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
glamoran exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness
quenchput out
verdigrisa green or greenish-blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates