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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| resolution | the act or process of resolving: such as |
| whimsy | whim |
| aberration | the fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| mausoleum | a large tomb |
| acerbity | the quality of being acerbic |
| carnal | relating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites |
| swathe | a band used in swathing |
| wheedle | to influence or entice by soft words or flattery |
| bountiful | liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors |