GRE Word List
JOCULAR
said or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
The meaning of the word jocular is said or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful.
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| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
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| omnipresent | present in all places at all times |
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| fortuitous | occurring by chance |