GRE Word List

SKIRMISH

a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements

The meaning of the word skirmish is a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements.

Random words

WordMeaning
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
debuta first appearance
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
violatebreak
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
conveyancethe action of conveying
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover