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
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
estimablecapable of being estimated
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
calculatedapt
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
sheerunqualified
pursea small bag for money