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
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
accoladea mark of acknowledgment : award
affluenceabundance of property : wealth
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
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stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
honeto sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly