GRE Word List

MELEE

a confused struggle

The meaning of the word melee is a confused struggle.

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WordMeaning
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited