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
orientationthe act or process of orienting or of being oriented
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
ephemerallasting a very short time
sobernot intoxicated
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease