GRE Word List

SCUFFLE

to struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion

The meaning of the word scuffle is to struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion.

Random words

WordMeaning
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
aptitudeinclination
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject