GRE Word List
SCRIMMAGE
a minor battle : skirmish
The meaning of the word scrimmage is a minor battle : skirmish.
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| antiquated | outmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted |
| aggrandize | to make great or greater : increase |
| balk | to refuse abruptly |
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