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.

Random words

WordMeaning
denizeninhabitant
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
blightedaffected with blight (see blight
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
incarcerateto put in prison
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed