GRE Word List
ALTERCATION
noisy quarrel
The meaning of the word altercation is noisy quarrel.
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prophetic | of a prophet or prophecy; having to do with predicting the future; N. prophecy; V. prophesy; N. prophet |
abyss | enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit |
toll | sound (a large bell) slowly at regular intervals; N: sound of a bell; fixed tax or charge |
obligatory | binding; required; compulsory; V. oblige: constrain; make grateful; do a favor; accommodate |
squabble | minor quarrel; bickering; V: engage in a minor quarrel; Ex. squabbling children |
proscenium | part of stage in front of curtain; front arch of a stage |
importunate | urging; always demanding; troublesomely urgent or persistent |
brackish | somewhat saline |
sensuous | giving pleasure to the senses; pertaining to the physical senses; operating through the senses; sensuous feeling of soft velvet on the skin |
effectuate | effect; produce; achieve; Ex. effectuate a reconciliation |