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

WordMeaning
bolstera long pillow or cushion
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
buffeta blow especially with the hand
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
trajectorythe curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
septicof, relating to, or causing putrefaction
importto bring from a foreign or external source: such as
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future