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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|---|---|
| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
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| entail | to impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result |
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| enormity | an outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act |
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