GRE Word List
SCRIMMAGE
a minor battle : skirmish
The meaning of the word scrimmage is a minor battle : skirmish.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |
| viscous | having a thick or sticky consistency : viscid |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| ineffectual | not producing the proper or intended effect : futile |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| sacrilegious | committing or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object |
| tread | to step or walk on or over |
| kismet | fate |
| disbar | to expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges |
| acute | characterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset |