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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compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
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blemishto spoil by a flaw
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quizzicalcomically quaint
incoherentlacking coherence: such as
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper
biennialoccurring every two years
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