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
ariaair
gradationa series forming successive stages
gorgea narrow passage through land
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gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate
granulateto form or crystallize into grains or granules
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart