GRE Word List

ALTERCATION

a noisy, heated, angry dispute

The meaning of the word altercation is a noisy, heated, angry dispute.

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WordMeaning
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
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peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
projectilea body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia
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minusculevery small
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect