GRE Word List

BERSERK

an ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable

The meaning of the word berserk is an ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable.

Random words

WordMeaning
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
ricketyaffected with rickets
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
equestrianof, relating to, or featuring horseback riding
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin