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
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
myriadten thousand
agendaa list or outline of things to be considered or done
indemnifyto secure against hurt, loss, or damage
veracioustruthful
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
dulcetsweet to the taste
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence
waftto move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium