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 |
|---|---|
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |
| decomposition | to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds |
| rife | prevalent especially to an increasing degree |
| actuary | clerk |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| dichotomy | a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities |
| encumber | weigh down |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| leniency | the quality or state of being lenient |
| squalor | the quality or state of being squalid |