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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| kindred | of a similar nature or character : like |
| foil | to prevent from attaining an end : defeat |
| assay | to analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components |
| exhume | disinter |
| gamut | the whole series of recognized musical notes |
| acclimate | to adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation |
| coalition | the act of coalescing : union |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
| rendition | the act or result of rendering something: such as |
| avarice | excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness |