GRE Word List

MANIACAL

affected with or suggestive of madness

The meaning of the word maniacal is affected with or suggestive of madness.

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WordMeaning
vilemorally despicable or abhorrent
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
censurea judgment involving condemnation
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
viandan item of food
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse