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
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
cadaverousof or relating to a corpse
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine
superannuatedoutmoded
oafa stupid person : boob