GRE Word List

JOCOSE

given to joking : merry

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

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WordMeaning
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
jadedfatigued by overwork : exhausted
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
debilitateto impair the strength of : enfeeble
rescindto take away : remove
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it