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
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
vieto strive for superiority : contend
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
rococorococo work or style
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
repressto check by or as if by pressure : curb
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat