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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| ballast | a heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine) |
| disclaim | to make a disclaimer |
| polygamist | marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| saline | consisting of or containing salt |
| constraint | the act of constraining |
| incapacitate | to deprive of capacity or natural power : disable |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| abdicate | to renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function |