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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| commandeer | to compel to perform military service |
| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
| mirth | gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter |
| promote | to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise |
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
| suffragist | one who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women |
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