Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Mirth”?

Mirth means amusement and laughter.

• Correct answer - merriment: it has the same meaning as Mirth.
• kindness: being gentle and caring - wrong, it does not mean the same as Mirth.
• liveliness: energy and cheerfulness - wrong, it does not mean the same as Mirth.
• ridicule: mockery - wrong, it does not mean the same as Mirth.