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.

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WordMeaning
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
foresightan act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
validateto make legally valid : ratify
visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
drasticacting rapidly or violently
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious