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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|---|---|
| sinuous | of a serpentine or wavy form : winding |
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| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |
| diaphanous | characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through |
| attrition | sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God |
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