GRE Word List

FRACAS

a noisy quarrel : brawl

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

Random words

WordMeaning
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
existentialof, relating to, or affirming existence
demisedeath
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
grandiosecharacterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
tactfulhaving or showing tact
blisscomplete happiness