GRE Word List

BOISTEROUS

noisily turbulent : rowdy

The meaning of the word boisterous is noisily turbulent : rowdy.

Random words

WordMeaning
husbandrythe cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
fervidvery hot : burning
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
tarantulaany of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted