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
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
attireto put garments on : dress
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
acclaimapplaud
dissentto withhold assent or approval
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party
repertoirea list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform