GRE Word List

SCRIMMAGE

a minor battle : skirmish

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

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WordMeaning
primto give a prim or demure expression to
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
treadto step or walk on or over
kismetfate
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset