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 |
|---|---|
| hoax | to trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous |
| dazzle | to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light |
| florescence | a state or period of flourishing |
| virulent | marked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course |
| chant | to make melodic sounds with the voice |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| demeanor | behavior toward others : outward manner |
| ensconce | shelter |
| overt | open to view : manifest |
| formidable | causing fear, dread, or apprehension |