GRE Word List
SCRIMMAGE
a minor battle : skirmish
The meaning of the word scrimmage is a minor battle : skirmish.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |
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| repel | to drive back : repulse |
| toxic | containing or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
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| barefaced | having the face uncovered: |
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| seduce | to persuade to disobedience or disloyalty |
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