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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trappingsoutward signs
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contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
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permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
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aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
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