characterized by loud and uproarious laughter or commotion
example
The uproarious laughter from the audience filled the theater, making it impossible to hear the performers on stage.
synonyms
boisterousraucousnoisy
word origin — The word 'uproarious' comes from the combination of 'uproar' (a loud and impassioned noise) and the suffix '-ious', which denotes a quality or condition, originating from the Latin 'uproare' (to raise a fuss) and the suffix 'iosus', meaning 'full of'.
SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 245
Set 245 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: uproarious, presumptive, impassioned, coterminous, flamboyant. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
uproarious · adjective/ʌpˈrɔːr.i.əs/
characterized by loud and uproarious laughter or commotion
The uproarious laughter from the audience filled the theater, making it impossible to hear the performers on stage.
Synonyms: boisterous, raucous, noisy
Origin: The word 'uproarious' comes from the combination of 'uproar' (a loud and impassioned noise) and the suffix '-ious', which denotes a quality or condition, originating from the Latin 'uproare' (to raise a fuss) and the suffix 'iosus', meaning 'full of'.
presumptive · adjective/prɪˈzʌmp.tɪv/
based on inference or assumption rather than on direct evidence
The presumptive evidence presented in the trial suggested that the defendant was likely involved in the crime, even without direct witnesses.
Synonyms: inferential, conjectural, hypothetical
Origin: from Middle French 'presumptif', from Latin 'praesumptivus', from 'praesumere' meaning 'to take for granted, assume'
impassioned · adjective/ɪmˈpæʃ.ənd/
filled with intense emotion or passion
During the meeting, she delivered an impassioned speech about the importance of environmental conservation that moved many in the audience.
Synonyms: ardent, fervent, passionate
Origin: The word 'impassioned' originates from the late Middle English term 'impassionen' derived from the Latin word 'impassionare', which combines 'in-' (into) and 'passionem' (suffering, feeling).
coterminous · adjective/koʊˈtɜrmɪnəs/
existing or occurring at the same time or in the same place
The study revealed that the economic and social factors were coterminous, influencing community development simultaneously.
Synonyms: concurrent, simultaneous, coincident
Origin: Late Latin 'coterminous', from 'co-' (together) + 'terminus' (boundary or limit)
flamboyant · adjective/flæmˈbɔɪənt/
tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness
The flamboyant dress she wore to the gala turned heads and became the talk of the evening.
Synonyms: showy, ostentatious, extravagant
Origin: French 'flamboyer', meaning 'to flame or to blaze'; from 'flambe', meaning 'flame'