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
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
actuarialof or relating to actuaries