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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gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
commandeerto compel to perform military service
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
respitea period of temporary delay
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
jetsamthe part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow