GRE Word List

AMOK

an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures

The meaning of the word amok is an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures.

Random words

WordMeaning
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
uxoriousexcessively fond of or submissive to a wife
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
missivea written communication : letter
impuissanceweakness
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
aghaststruck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset