GRE Word List

HUBBUB

noise

The meaning of the word hubbub is noise.

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stricturean abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage
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analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
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bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
gustoan individual or special taste
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homespunspun or made at home