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 |
|---|---|
| vociferous | clamorous; noisy; V. vociferate: cry out loudly (when complaining) |
| extenuate | weaken; mitigate; lessen the seriousness of (bad behavior) |
| invulnerable | incapable of injury; impossible to damage or injure |
| inebriated | habitually intoxicated; drunk; N. inebriety |
| tithe | tax of one-tenth (contributed to a church); V: pay a tithe |
| glare | shine intensely and blindingly; stare fixedly and angrily; N. |
| heed | pay attention to; N: close attention |
| aegis | shield; protection; defense |
| gusto | eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm |
| adamant | hard; inflexible |
