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 |
|---|---|
| smart | having or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent |
| ward | the action or process of guarding |
| garbled | made unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up |
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| compilation | the act or process of compiling |
| recalcitrant | obstinately defiant of authority or restraint |
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