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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| genesis | the origin or coming into being of something |
| dialectical | of, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic |
| tinge | a slight staining or suffusing shade or color |
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| distinct | distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete |