GRE Word List
SPRIGHTLY
marked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
The meaning of the word sprightly is marked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| misapprehension | to apprehend wrongly : misunderstand |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
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| perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| miscellaneous | consisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous |
| jest | a joking or mocking remark |
| sedition | incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority |
| schism | division |
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