GRE Word List

MELEE

a confused struggle

The meaning of the word melee is a confused struggle.

Random words

WordMeaning
dexterousmentally adroit and skillful : clever
whimsywhim
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
clamornoisy shouting
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
parochialof or relating to a church parish
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy