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
nubileof marriageable condition or age
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
contagiona contagious disease
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner