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
swipea strong sweeping blow
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
panderto act as a pander