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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| elliptical | of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse |
| catholic | roman catholic |
| distinct | distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete |
| bandy | to discuss lightly or banteringly |
| rider | one that rides |
| resolution | the act or process of resolving: such as |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| succor | relief |
| imminent | ready to take place : happening soon |
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