GRE Word List

JOVIAL

characterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly

The meaning of the word jovial is characterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly.

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WordMeaning
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
ideologya manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
stippleto engrave by means of dots and flicks
husbanda male partner in a marriage
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful