GRE Word List

SCRIMMAGE

a minor battle : skirmish

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

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WordMeaning
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
germa small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
ephemerallasting a very short time
efficacythe power to produce an effect
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage