GRE Word List

UPROARIOUS

marked by uproar

The meaning of the word uproarious is marked by uproar.

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WordMeaning
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
branda charred piece of wood
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
sonicutilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
scapegoata goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur
tactfulhaving or showing tact
prattleprate
illuminateto supply or brighten with light