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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obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
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gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste
repelto drive back : repulse
siftto put through a sieve
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
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