GRE Word List

MELEE

a confused struggle

The meaning of the word melee is a confused struggle.

Random words

WordMeaning
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
overblownpast the prime of bloom
tannerone that tans hides
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
colloquyconversation
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
hazarda source of danger