GRE Word List

ALTERCATION

a noisy, heated, angry dispute

The meaning of the word altercation is a noisy, heated, angry dispute.

Random words

WordMeaning
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
adulterateto corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
machinationsan act of machinating
feeblemindedimpaired in intellectual ability : affected with intellectual disability