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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| crust | the hardened exterior or surface part of bread |
| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
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| verisimilitude | the quality or state of being verisimilar |
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