GRE Word List
MAUL
handle roughly; batter; injure by beating; Ex. mauled by his overexcited fans; N: heavy long-handled hammer
The meaning of the word maul is handle roughly; batter; injure by beating; Ex. mauled by his overexcited fans; N: heavy long-handled hammer.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| billowing | swelling out in waves; surging |
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| malicious | hateful; spiteful; expressing malice; N. malice: desire to harm others; spite |
| betoken | signify; indicate; be a sign of |
| countenance | approve; support; tolerate; Ex. countenance his rude behavior; N: face; appearance |
| exegesis | explanation, especially of biblical(of the bible) passages |
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