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 |
|---|---|
| depravity | a corrupt act or practice |
| gibberish | unintelligible or meaningless language: |
| nuptial | of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| compile | to compose out of materials from other documents |
| exhume | disinter |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |
| sensual | relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly |
| falter | to walk unsteadily : stumble |