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
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
pristinebelonging to the earliest period or state : original
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
brawnthe flesh of a boar
recuperateto get back : regain
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)