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
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
rustleto make or cause a rustle
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
attestto affirm to be true or genuine
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently