GRE Word List

JOCOSE

given to joking : merry

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

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WordMeaning
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
besiegeto surround with armed forces
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
lamentto mourn aloud : wail