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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cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
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arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
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assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand