This wordlist is generally used by students preparing for GRE.
Short Definition : disorderly fight between two or more people
Short Definition : hesitate for ethical reasons; fret about; Ex. She did not scruple to read his diary; N: uneasy feeling arising from conscience; conscience
Short Definition : conscientious; extremely thorough; Ex. scrupulous worker
Short Definition : examine closely and critically; N. scrutiny
Short Definition : struggle confusedly; move off in a confused hurry; N. CF. scuffling twins ?
Short Definition : abusive; obscene; indecent; Ex. scurrilous remark
Short Definition : move hastily; hurry; move briskly
Short Definition : contemptible; despicable; N: disease caused by deficiency of Vitamin C
Short Definition : sink (a ship) by cutting holes in the hull; scrap; discard; N: small hatch in a ship's deck or hull
Short Definition : sordid; base; filthy; unwholesome; Ex. seamy side of city life