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.

Random words

WordMeaning
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
didacticdesigned or intended to teach
inclementlacking mildness: such as
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all