GRE Word List

FRACAS

a noisy quarrel : brawl

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

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buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
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hortatoryhortative
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally