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
lucremonetary gain : profit
healthyenjoying good health
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
edicta proclamation having the force of law
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
overweeningarrogant
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
expoundto set forth : state
puddingblood sausage
bewareto be on one's guard