GRE Word List

JOCOSE

given to joking : merry

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

Random words

WordMeaning
passiveacted upon by an external agency
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
swipea strong sweeping blow
shavingthe act of one that shaves
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
pillagethe act of looting or plundering especially in war