GRE Word List

SCRIMMAGE

a minor battle : skirmish

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

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WordMeaning
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
franticemotionally out of control
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
raffleto engage in a raffle
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
uninhibitedfree from inhibition