GRE Word List

SCRIMMAGE

a minor battle : skirmish

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

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WordMeaning
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
decipherdecode
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
refraincurb
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious