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.

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abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
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veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
darta light spear
disputatiousinclined to dispute
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
insubstantialnot substantial: such as
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