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 |
|---|---|
| microcosm | a little world |
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| jug | a large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle |
| opalescent | reflecting an iridescent light |
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| hem | a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down |
| deliberate | to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully |
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