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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| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
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| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
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