GRE Word List

SCRIMMAGE

a minor battle : skirmish

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

Random words

WordMeaning
demolitionthe act of demolishing
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
brawlto quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle
bitinghaving the power to bite
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
dyslexiaa variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as