GRE Word List
MELEE
a confused struggle
The meaning of the word melee is a confused struggle.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |
| conventional | formed by agreement or compact |
| haggle | to cut roughly or clumsily : hack |
| disheveled | marked by disorder or disarray |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| illicit | not permitted : unlawful |
| stodgy | having a rich filling quality : heavy |
| pugilist | fighter |
| impute | to lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly |
| surmount | to prevail over : overcome |