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SSAT 25 - Fight
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adversary | Opponent - enemy |
| bell | (root) War - indicates conflict or fighting. Examples: belligerent, bellicose, rebellion, antebellum |
| bellicose | Aggressive - eager to fight |
| belligerent | Hostile - combatively aggressive |
| brandish | Wave threateningly - display menacingly |
| contentious | Causing argument - prone to quarreling |
| dominate | Control or command - exert mastery |
| feisty | Spirited and exuberant - energetically aggressive |
| feral | Wild animal - untamed savage |
| incite | Stir up - provoke action |
| pugnacious | Quick to fight - combatively hostile |