GRE Word List
CLAMOR
noisy shouting
The meaning of the word clamor is noisy shouting.
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|---|---|
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| disclaim | to make a disclaimer |
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| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
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| raspy | harsh |
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| finished | entirely done |