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 |
|---|---|
| mundane | of, relating to, or characteristic of the world |
| viable | capable of living |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
| dolt | a stupid person |
| melee | a confused struggle |
| canard | a false or unfounded report or story |
| outgoing | going away : departing |
| vivid | very strong : very high in chroma |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |