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alacrity

IPA pronunciation: /əˈlæk.rə.ti/

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Russian meaning

Готовность, живость, рвение

English definition

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

Example

She accepted the research fellowship with unhesitating alacrity.

Collocations

with alacrity
respond with alacrity
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