Alacrity

debedb holding forth

Main Entry: alac·ri·ty
Pronunciation: &-'la-kr&-tE
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin alacritas, from alacr-, alacer lively, eager
: promptness in response : cheerful readiness <accepted the invitation with alacrity>
– alac·ri·tous /-kr&-t&s/ adjective

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