vociferous
Group 16Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Vehement or clamorous in expressing views GRE
Example in Context
The vociferous protests outside the legislature forced lawmakers to reconsider the deeply unpopular bill.
Synonyms
loudvocaloutspoken
Etymology
Bearing a loud voice; clamorous.
- vox (Latin) — voice
- ferre (Latin) — to bear
Memory Aid
📣Sounds like “vo-ciferous”
Imagine a loud chicken named VO-CIFEROUS who squawks so much that it starts a NOISY protest about not getting enough corn!
Visual Association
🔊A chicken standing on a soapbox, passionately shouting into a megaphone while other farm animals cheer wildly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “vociferous” mean on the GRE?
vociferous (adjective) means “Vehement or clamorous in expressing views”. The vociferous protests outside the legislature forced lawmakers to reconsider the deeply unpopular bill.
How to remember “vociferous” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “vociferous” sounds like “vo-ciferous”. Imagine a loud chicken named VO-CIFEROUS who squawks so much that it starts a NOISY protest about not getting enough corn!
What are synonyms for “vociferous”?
Common synonyms: loud, vocal, outspoken.