GRE Word List

SPAT

squabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel

The meaning of the word spat is squabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel.

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WordMeaning
bookishof or relating to books
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
quagmiresoft miry land that shakes or yields under the foot
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
dichotomya division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates