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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| loathe | to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest |
| check | to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively |
| savory | having savor: such as |
| assail | to attack violently : assault |
| waft | to move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium |
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| commemorative | intended as a commemoration |
| stem | the main trunk of a plant |
| plumage | the feathers of a bird |