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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| glean | to gather grain or other produce left by reapers |
| palliate | to reduce the violence of (a disease) |
| privy | private |
| disapprobation | the act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation |
| prodigy | a highly talented child or youth |
| meter | systematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm |
| valor | strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery |
| brisk | keenly alert : lively |
| arable | fit for or used for the growing of crops |
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of : defame |