GRE Word List

SCRIMMAGE

a minor battle : skirmish

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

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WordMeaning
retrenchcut down
provenanceorigin
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
countenancelook
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot