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 |
|---|---|
| punctilious | marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions |
| fluke | flatfish |
| exasperate | to cause irritation or annoyance to |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| abeyance | a state of temporary inactivity : suspension |
| cubicle | a sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room |
| predecessor | one that precedes |
| shudder | to tremble convulsively : shiver |
| unregenerate | not regenerate |