GRE Word List
ALTERCATION
a noisy, heated, angry dispute
The meaning of the word altercation is a noisy, heated, angry dispute.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obnoxious | odiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive |
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| apropos | being both relevant and opportune |
| righteous | acting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin |
| incongruity | the quality or state of being incongruous |
| license | permission to act |
| aegis | a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena |
| exalt | to raise in rank, power, or character |
| august | marked by majestic dignity or grandeur |