GRE Word List
UPROAR
noisy confusion
The meaning of the word uproar is noisy confusion.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| potable | suitable for drinking; drinkable |
| contaminate | pollute |
| centaur | mythical figure, half man and half horse |
| recess | pause; temporary cessation; alcove; secret inner place; Ex. parliament in recess; V. CF. recessive |
| poseur | person who pretends to be sophisticated, elegant, etc., to impress others; person who poses; CF. pose |
| sonorous | resonant; producing a full deep sound; producing sound |
| ingrate | ungrateful person (not expressing thanks) |
| penumbra | partial shadow (in an eclipse); CF. almost shadow |
| dowse | use a divining rod to search for underground water or minerals |
| compact | agreement; contract; ADJ: tightly packed; firm; brief; concise; Ex. compact statement |
