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
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
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hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
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incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
beleaguerbesiege