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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jargonthe technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group
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incidencerate of occurrence or influence
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prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
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