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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| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| suspend | to debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function |
| indomitable | incapable of being subdued : unconquerable |
| squash | to press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| blurt | to utter abruptly and impulsively |
| reconnaissance | a preliminary survey to gain information |
| anathema | someone or something intensely disliked or loathed |
| groove | a long narrow channel or depression |
| nutritious | nourishing |