The meaning of the world 'Alacrity' surprise(s)(d) me. Especially since it looks similar (to me at least) to 'Acrid'.
a·lac·ri·ty /əˈlækrɪti/[uh-lak-ri-tee]
-noun
1.cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness: We accepted the invitation with alacrity.
2.liveliness; briskness.
versus
ac·rid /ˈækrɪd/[ak-rid] -adjective
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