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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| lode | waterway |
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |
| defunct | no longer living, existing, or functioning |
| braggadocio | empty boasting |
| maritime | of, relating to, or bordering on the sea |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| temper | heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion |
| expiate | to make amends for |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |