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
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
colossusa statue of gigantic size and proportions
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
graduateto receive an academic degree or diploma
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
ferventvery hot : glowing
communalof or relating to one or more communes
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly