GRE Word List

ALACRITY

promptness in response : cheerful readiness

The meaning of the word alacrity is promptness in response : cheerful readiness.

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WordMeaning
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
incrustationa crust or hard coating
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy