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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mortara sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
amendto put right
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syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
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swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)