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
impetusa driving force : impulse
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
incorporateto unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole
aghaststruck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset
metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
holstera leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike