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
generateto bring into existence: such as
gestateto carry in the uterus during pregnancy
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen
anodyneserving to alleviate pain
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
errantbehaving wrongly