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
museto become absorbed in thought
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable