GRE Word List
UPROARIOUS
marked by uproar
The meaning of the word uproarious is marked by uproar.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| giddy | dizzy |
| agility | the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
| clipper | one that clips something |
| nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |
| exhort | to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly |
| usage | firmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure |
| volley | the flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground |