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
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
meddlesomegiven to meddling
embedto enclose closely in or as if in a matrix
dys-abnormal
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious