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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WordMeaning
neologisma new word, usage, or expression
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pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
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somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
panga brief piercing spasm of pain
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