GRE Word List

HUBBUB

noise

The meaning of the word hubbub is noise.

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skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
badinageplayful repartee : banter
insuperableincapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved
aceticvinegary
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded