GRE Word List

MELEE

a confused struggle

The meaning of the word melee is a confused struggle.

Random words

WordMeaning
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
befuddleto muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
peonany of various workers in India, Sri Lanka, or Malaysia: such as