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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| notoriety | the quality or state of being notorious |
| garish | clothed in vivid colors |
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| gait | a manner of walking or moving on foot |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| discomfit | to put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| notch | a V-shaped indentation |