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
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as