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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WordMeaning
callousbeing hardened and thickened
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident