GRE Word List

SCRIMMAGE

a minor battle : skirmish

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

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WordMeaning
endorseto write on the back of
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
solventable to pay all legal debts
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
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reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
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prateto talk long and idly : chatter