obstreperous
/ɒbˈstɹɛp.əɹ.əs/
Group 30Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Noisy and difficult to control GRE
Example in Context
The obstreperous crowd drowned out the speaker's attempts to restore order, forcing the organizers to adjourn the meeting temporarily.
Synonyms
unrulyrowdyboisterous
Etymology
Noisy in a disruptive manner, making it hard to control.
- ob- (Latin) — against
- streperus (Latin) — noisy
Memory Aid
🔊Sounds like “ob-strep-perous”
Imagine a group of rowdy kids yelling 'OB-STREP-PERIOUS!' while running wild in a library!
Visual Association
🎉A chaotic birthday party where balloons pop and children scream, making it impossible to hear anything.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “obstreperous” mean on the GRE?
obstreperous (adjective) means “Noisy and difficult to control”. The obstreperous crowd drowned out the speaker's attempts to restore order, forcing the organizers to adjourn the meeting temporarily.
How to remember “obstreperous” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “obstreperous” sounds like “ob-strep-perous”. Imagine a group of rowdy kids yelling 'OB-STREP-PERIOUS!' while running wild in a library!
What are synonyms for “obstreperous”?
Common synonyms: unruly, rowdy, boisterous.