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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whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
excisean internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity
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imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
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