GRE Word List

JOCOSE

given to joking : merry

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

Random words

WordMeaning
minusculevery small
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
quirkan abrupt twist or curve
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
reprisala retaliatory act
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
hideto put out of sight : secrete
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods