GRE Word List

UPROARIOUS

marked by uproar

The meaning of the word uproarious is marked by uproar.

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WordMeaning
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
declivitydownward inclination
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
fertileproducing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive
manumitto release from slavery
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable