GRE Word List

MELEE

a confused struggle

The meaning of the word melee is a confused struggle.

Random words

WordMeaning
dummya person who is incapable of speaking
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
resilientcharacterized or marked by resilience: such as
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality