Magoosh GRE Vocabulary Practice Test

Which word refers to a loud expression of laughter?

Guffaw Stolid Transitory Patronize

Correct Answer:

Guffaw

Explanation:

Guffaw denotes a loud, boisterous laugh—a hearty burst rather than a quiet chuckle. That exact sense matches “a loud expression of laughter.” The other words describe different ideas: stolid means emotionally unmoved or indifferent; transitory means temporary or short-lived; and patronize can mean to talk down to someone or to be a regular customer. For example, “When the punchline hit, the audience erupted in a guffaw.”

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