David Anderson, associate professor, Chemistry, added vocabulary skills to technical training this week when, in an e-mail to faculty about Blackboard training, he encouraged non-Blackboard users to delete his e-mail with “alacrity.” In the comments below, share your ideas about what the term means. Responders with the best original definition will receive a “Reach Higher” t-shirt.
“Alacrity” The ability to declaim “Alas, Alack, and Woe to Me” with excessive sincerity. Most commonly used in reference to Shakespearean actors and college students at finals time.
@ Robert: I bet you’re good at Balderdash. :)