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

WordMeaning
languiddrooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak
wrathstrong vengeful anger or indignation
betokento typify beforehand : presage
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
parleyto speak with another : confer
perimeterthe boundary of a closed plane figure
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered