GRE Word List
BOISTEROUS
noisily turbulent : rowdy
The meaning of the word boisterous is noisily turbulent : rowdy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| perforate | to make a hole through |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| castrate | to deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes |
| enterprising | marked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act |
| imperial | of, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor |
| self-indulgence | excessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims |
| autocratic | of, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |