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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orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
sheafa quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
tactileperceptible by touch : tangible