GRE Word List

FRACAS

a noisy quarrel : brawl

The meaning of the word fracas is a noisy quarrel : brawl.

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WordMeaning
sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
ruminantan animal that chews the cud
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
inebriateone who is drunk
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy