GRE Word List

UPROARIOUS

marked by uproar

The meaning of the word uproarious is marked by uproar.

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WordMeaning
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
detachedstanding by itself : separate
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
sledgesledgehammer
hierarchya division of angels
guisea form or style of dress : costume
episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety