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.
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|---|---|
| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
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| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| zest | a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring |
| impediment | something that impedes |
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| distend | extend |
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