GRE Word List
MAYHEM
needless or willful damage or violence
The meaning of the word mayhem is needless or willful damage or violence.
Random words
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|---|---|
| precis | a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts |
| exodus | the mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table |
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| imminent | ready to take place : happening soon |
| impeach | to charge with a crime or misdemeanor |
| acrimonious | angry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner |
| febrile | marked or caused by fever : feverish |
| helm | a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering |
| matinee | a musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon |