GRE Word List
MAYHEM
needless or willful damage or violence
The meaning of the word mayhem is needless or willful damage or violence.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abash | to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert |
| foible | the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point |
| wrangle | to dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker |
| valid | having legal efficacy or force |
| inane | lacking significance, meaning, or point : silly |
| belie | to give a false impression of |
| loath | unwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant |
| provisional | serving for the time being : temporary |
| gratis | without charge or recompense : free |
| stem | the main trunk of a plant |