GRE Word List

JAUNTY

sprightly in manner or appearance : lively

The meaning of the word jaunty is sprightly in manner or appearance : lively.

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WordMeaning
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
errantbehaving wrongly
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
analgesican agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness