GRE Word List

JOLLITY

the quality or state of being jolly : merriment

The meaning of the word jollity is the quality or state of being jolly : merriment.

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WordMeaning
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
gradationa series forming successive stages
prepossessingcreating prejudice
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent