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
secta dissenting or schismatic religious body
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
squashto press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
arcadea long arched building or gallery