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alac·rity (ə lak′rə tē)
noun
eager willingness or readiness, often manifested by quick, lively action
Etymology: ME & OFr alacrite < Lalacritas, liveliness < alacer, lively
Related Forms:
- alacritous alac′·ri·tous adjective
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