GRE Word List
SCRIMMAGE
a minor battle : skirmish
The meaning of the word scrimmage is a minor battle : skirmish.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| retrench | cut down |
| provenance | origin |
| crevice | a narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure |
| reprobation | the act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated |
| terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |
| disdain | a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn |
| downcast | low in spirit : dejected |
| countenance | look |
| iota | an infinitesimal amount : jot |