GRE Word List
SPRIGHTLY
lively
The meaning of the word sprightly is lively.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| paraphernalia | equipment; odds and ends used in a particular activity; personal belongings; Ex. photographic paraphernalia; CF. married woman's property exclusive of her dowry |
| untoward | unexpected and adverse; unfortunate or unlucky; Ex. untoward encounter |
| linguistic | pertaining to language |
| wheedle | deceive, persuade, or obtain by flattery; cajole; coax; Ex. wheedle a promise out of her |
| chafe | warm by rubbing; make sore by rubbing; N. |
| brand | trademark; mark burned on the hide of an animal; mark burned into the flesh of criminals; mark of disgrace; V: mark with a brand; give a lasting bad name; stigmatize; Ex. The press branded him a liar. |
| connotation | suggested or implied meaning of an expression; V. connote |
| lethargic | drowsy; dull; N. lethargy: state of sluggishness and inactivity |
| belligerent | quarrelsome |
| hereafter | life after death |
