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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WordMeaning
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
sunderto break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will