GRE Word List

MAUL

a heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges

The meaning of the word maul is a heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges.

Random words

WordMeaning
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
sycophanta servile self-seeking flatterer
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
occidentwest
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval