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
aridexcessively dry
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
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schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
saturnineborn under or influenced astrologically by the planet Saturn
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage