GRE Word List
JEST
a joking or mocking remark
The meaning of the word jest is a joking or mocking remark.
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confidant | one to whom secrets are entrusted |
primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
substantial | consisting of or relating to substance |
aphasia | loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection) |
ensue | to strive to attain : pursue |
bedizen | to dress or adorn gaudily |
tertiary | of third rank, importance, or value |
laborious | involving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous |
proletarian | a member of the proletariat |
steadfast | firmly fixed in place : immovable |