GRE Word List

MELEE

a confused struggle

The meaning of the word melee is a confused struggle.

Random words

WordMeaning
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
caldrona large kettle or boiler
secularof or relating to the worldly or temporal
feintsomething feigned
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam