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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| consternation | amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion |
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| abnegation | denial |
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| convert | to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another |