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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| venison | the edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer |
| fleck | streak |
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| absolute | free from imperfection : perfect |
| bilk | to block the free development of : frustrate |
| malignant | tending to produce death or deterioration |
| unruly | not readily ruled, disciplined, or managed |
| amphibian | an amphibious organism |
| ensconce | shelter |
| imperturbable | marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene |