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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| venture | to proceed especially in the face of danger |
| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |
| escapade | a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |
| high-flown | exceedingly or excessively high or favorable |
| ingenious | having or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |
| impair | to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse |
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