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 |
|---|---|
| livid | discolored by bruising : black-and-blue |
| diaphanous | characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through |
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
| credo | a guiding belief or principle : creed |
| furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious |
| desiccate | to dry up |
| lucrative | producing wealth : profitable |
| goad | to incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad |
| inroad | an advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something |