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
precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
imminentready to take place : happening soon
impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor
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febrilemarked or caused by fever : feverish
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon