Set 52 · Study 1 / 5
Exita noisy disturbance or quarrel
The fracas erupted in the bar after a disagreement over the game, drawing the attention of the police.
Set 52 of GRE Vocabulary covers 5 words: fracas, frugality, harbinger, hedonism, lassitude. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a noisy disturbance or quarrel
The fracas erupted in the bar after a disagreement over the game, drawing the attention of the police.
the quality of being economical with resources or avoiding waste
Her frugality in managing household expenses allowed them to save for a family vacation.
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another
The arrival of the first flowers in spring is often considered a harbinger of warmer weather.
the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good
The rise of consumer culture has led many to adopt hedonism as a lifestyle, prioritizing pleasure over responsibilities.
a state of physical or mental weariness or lack of energy
After the long meeting, a wave of lassitude washed over him, making it hard to focus on anything else.