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Word of the Day – Alacrity

By November 14, 2016Word of the Day

Alacrity (noun)

al-ak-rit-ee

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

It’s a damp dreary Monday here in the UK and I want you all to face the week with this lovely word.

Example sentences

“This was a situation I would have to remedy, and with alacrity.”

“Today’s most exciting trends tend to erupt, rather than trickle down; they come and go with dizzying alacrity.”

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