GRE Word List
UPROAR
a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
The meaning of the word uproar is a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| facilitate | to make easier : help bring about |
| whine | to utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry |
| aver | to declare positively |
| symmetry | balanced proportions |
| adhere | to hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing |
| felicity | the quality or state of being happy |
| impede | to interfere with or slow the progress of |