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.

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WordMeaning
incognitowith one's identity concealed
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embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect