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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sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
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invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
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groucha fit of bad temper
vertexthe top of the head
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
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demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
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