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
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
fulsomecharacterized by abundance : copious
longevitya long duration of individual life
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
efficacythe power to produce an effect
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
dilateto become enlarged or widened
jadedfatigued by overwork : exhausted
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing