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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|---|---|
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| decadence | the process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent |
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| preternatural | existing outside of nature |
| acute | characterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset |
| troth | loyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity |
| reticent | inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved |