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
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
choicethe act of choosing : selection
dodderingfeeble
replicateduplicate
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life