GRE Word List

MELEE

a confused struggle

The meaning of the word melee is a confused struggle.

Random words

WordMeaning
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
embroiderto ornament with needlework
pseudonyma fictitious name
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
therapeuticof or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative