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
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
encompassinclude
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
turbidthick or opaque with or as if with roiled sediment
sequesterto set apart : segregate
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
novaa star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years
vixena female fox
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation