GRE Word List

FRACAS

a noisy quarrel : brawl

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

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WordMeaning
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
implyto express indirectly
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes