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
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
disportsport
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable
errantbehaving wrongly
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
tatterto make ragged