GRE Word List

SCRIMMAGE

a minor battle : skirmish

The meaning of the word scrimmage is a minor battle : skirmish.

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WordMeaning
divestto deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
sanctiona formal decree
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
ecclesiasticecclesiastical
valedictoryof or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
requiteto make return for : repay
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction