GRE Word List

FRACAS

a noisy quarrel : brawl

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

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WordMeaning
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
mischancebad luck
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
miteany of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender