GRE Word List
JOCOSE
given to joking : merry
The meaning of the word jocose is given to joking : merry.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disapprobation | the act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation |
| incentive | something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action |
| tangible | capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable |
| alliteration | the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs) |
| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |
| besiege | to surround with armed forces |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| parry | to ward off a weapon or blow |
| unmitigated | not lessened : unrelieved |
| lament | to mourn aloud : wail |