GRE Word List
ALACRITY
cheerful promptness without reluctance
The meaning of the word alacrity is cheerful promptness without reluctance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cardiologist | doctor specializing in ailments of the heart |
| despondent | without hope and courage; depressed; gloomy; N. despondency: loss of hope with gloom; dejection |
| unfeigned | genuine; real |
| gesticulation | motion; gesture; V. gesticulate: make gestures (while speaking) |
| filibuster | block legislation or prevent action in a lawmaking body by making very slow long speeches; N; freebooter |
| palpitate | throb; beat rapidly; flutter; tremble; Ex. Her heart began to palpitate. |
| implore | beg |
| institute | organization for a special purpose; V: establish |
| figurative | not literal but metaphorical; using a figure(impression) of speech |
| sanction | approve; ratify; N: permission; penalty intended to enforce compliance |
