GRE Word List

JOCUND

marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness

The meaning of the word jocund is marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness.

Random words

WordMeaning
contingentdependent on or conditioned by something else
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
dys-abnormal
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
ostracizeto exile by ostracism