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
meandera winding path or course
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
raptlifted up and carried away
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
compellingthat compels: such as
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
desiccateto dry up