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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lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
vicaran ecclesiastical agent: such as
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exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
corrodeto eat away by degrees as if by gnawing
wholesomepromoting health or well-being of mind or spirit
dozeto sleep lightly