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
stem_fromarise from; originate from
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
compulsorymandatory
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
vixena female fox
odysseya long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune
panderto act as a pander
anonymitythe quality or state of being anonymous
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
vitiateto make faulty or defective : impair