GRE Word List

MAIM

to mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously

The meaning of the word maim is to mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously.

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WordMeaning
discloseto make known or public
fraileasily led into evil
mishapan unfortunate accident
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
averto declare positively
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation