GRE Word List
SCRIMMAGE
a minor battle : skirmish
The meaning of the word scrimmage is a minor battle : skirmish.
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| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| savory | having savor: such as |
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| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
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