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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| retract | to draw back or in |
| aggregate | formed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective |
| appurtenances | accessory objects |
| destitute | lacking something needed or desirable |
| madrigal | a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form |
| haunt | to visit often : frequent |
| pensive | musingly or dreamily thoughtful |
| dissertation | an extended usually written treatment of a subject |
| exodus | the mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table |
| entourage | one's attendants or associates |