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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WordMeaning
jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively
irreverencelack of reverence
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
scabbarda sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet