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 |
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| tribune | a Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates |
| impunity | exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
| venture | to proceed especially in the face of danger |
| compile | to compose out of materials from other documents |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| pharisaical | marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness |
| unequivocal | leaving no doubt : clear |
| camp | a place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers) |
| bequeath | to give or leave by will (see will |