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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weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
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slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
perforateto make a hole through
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forlornbereft
fellskin
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
heedto pay attention