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.

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monotonytedious sameness
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reaperone that reaps
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
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forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness