GRE Word List

UPROARIOUS

marked by uproar

The meaning of the word uproarious is marked by uproar.

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WordMeaning
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
clefta space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
haggardnot tamed
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging