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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rustic | of, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural |
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| typhoon | a hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| aerie | the nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop |
| parochial | of or relating to a church parish |
| bust | a sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast |
| meticulous | marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details |
| chip | a small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off |
| glean | to gather grain or other produce left by reapers |