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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parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
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pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt