GRE Word List

MEGALOMANIA

a mania (see mania

The meaning of the word megalomania is a mania (see mania.

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dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter
mammothany of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
busta sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
nauseaa stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit