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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
| douse | to plunge into water |
| interstice | a space that intervenes between things |
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
| commiserate | to feel or express sympathy : condole |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| causal | expressing or indicating cause : causative |
| interpolate | to alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter |
| vying | contending; to strive for superiority |
| valid | having legal efficacy or force |