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 |
|---|---|
| stockade | a line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense |
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
| aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |
| embroil | to throw into disorder or confusion |
| blight | a disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers) |
| premeditate | to think about and revolve in the mind beforehand |
| coagulate | to cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle |
| exploit | deed |