GRE Word List

SQUABBLE

a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters

The meaning of the word squabble is a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters.

Random words

WordMeaning
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
fraya usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
inchoatebeing only partly in existence or operation : incipient
episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes
nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm