GRE Word List
ALTERCATION
noisy quarrel
The meaning of the word altercation is noisy quarrel.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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 |
