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
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
iniquitouscharacterized by iniquity
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
velocityquickness of motion : speed
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
jabto pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object