GRE Word List

MAUDLIN

drunk enough to be emotionally silly

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

Random words

WordMeaning
degeneratehaving declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
sciondescendant
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another