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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discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
barristera counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all