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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| respite | a period of temporary delay |
| estimable | capable of being estimated |
| blowhard | an arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart |
| retiring | reserved |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| renown | a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame |
| chore | the regular or daily light work of a household or farm |
| commemorative | intended as a commemoration |
| sheaf | a quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together |
| shyster | a person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger |