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
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
graduatedmarked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
estimablecapable of being estimated
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor