GRE Word List

MAUDLIN

drunk enough to be emotionally silly

The meaning of the word maudlin is drunk enough to be emotionally silly.

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transpireto take place : go on
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
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