GRE Word List
ALTERCATION
a noisy, heated, angry dispute
The meaning of the word altercation is a noisy, heated, angry dispute.
Random words
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| singular | of or relating to a separate person or thing : individual |
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| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |
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