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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scion | descendant |
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| crone | a cruel or ugly old woman |
| grudging | unwilling |
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| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |
| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
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