GRE Word List
ALACRITY
promptness in response : cheerful readiness
The meaning of the word alacrity is promptness in response : cheerful readiness.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |
| implausible | not plausible : provoking disbelief |
| terrestrial | of or relating to the earth or its inhabitants |
| dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |
| infirmity | the quality or state of being infirm |
| curator | a person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits |
| smattering | superficial piecemeal knowledge |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| lunar | crescent |
| stilted | pompous |