GRE Word List

MIRTH

gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter

The meaning of the word mirth is gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter.

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WordMeaning
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
deprecateto express disapproval of
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun