GRE Word List
SCRIMMAGE
a minor battle : skirmish
The meaning of the word scrimmage is a minor battle : skirmish.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inalienable | incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred |
| pinch | to squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument |
| depreciate | to lower in honor or esteem |
| marginal | written or printed in the margin of a page or sheet |
| monochromatic | having or consisting of one color or hue |
| grouch | a fit of bad temper |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| demur | to take exception : object |
| primp | to dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner |