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
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
concatenatelinked together
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design