GRE Word List
SCRIMMAGE
a minor battle : skirmish
The meaning of the word scrimmage is a minor battle : skirmish.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| grandiose | characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration |
| potable | suitable for drinking |
| rendezvous | a place appointed for assembling or meeting |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| maculated | marked with spots : blotched |
| temerity | unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness |
| migrant | one that migrates: such as |
| inception | an act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |