GRE Word List
UPROARIOUS
marked by uproar
The meaning of the word uproarious is marked by uproar.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |
| partiality | the quality or state of being partial : bias |
| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
| unison | identity in musical pitch |
| catastrophe | a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin |
| suffuse | to spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush |
| perquisite | a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages |
| quay | a structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place |
| pushy | aggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward |