GRE Word List

HUBBUB

noise

The meaning of the word hubbub is noise.

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ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
relishcharacteristic flavor
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless