GRE Word List

ALTERCATION

a noisy, heated, angry dispute

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

Random words

WordMeaning
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
dichotomya division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
reciprocateto give and take mutually
intermediarymediator
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema