Multiple choice Directions: Select the word which best represents the given meaning. To laugh loudly Staid Gaffe Chortle Guffaw Simper Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Guffaw means to laugh loudly. Chortle is to make a gleeful or chuckling sound. Simper is to smile in a self conscious way. Gaffe is a blunder and staid is sober.