GRE Word List

JOCOSE

given to joking : merry

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

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WordMeaning
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
testatora person who dies leaving a will or testament in force
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
untenablenot able to be defended
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application