GRE Word List

JOCOSE

given to joking : merry

The meaning of the word jocose is given to joking : merry.

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WordMeaning
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
renditionthe act or result of rendering something: such as
parquetto furnish with a floor of parquet
flukeflatfish
insinuateto impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply