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
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
computeto determine especially by mathematical means
expoundto set forth : state
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
willowyabounding with willows