GRE Word List

MAYHEM

needless or willful damage or violence

The meaning of the word mayhem is needless or willful damage or violence.

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WordMeaning
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
homespunspun or made at home
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
compulsorymandatory
implicationsomething implied: such as
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place