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Read the sentence from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

Tom gave up the brush with reluctance in his face, but alacrity in his heart.

What is the meaning of the word alacrity as it is used in the sentence?

Question 17 options:

hesitation


frustration


playfulness


eagerness

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the answer is eagerness!!

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eagerness is your answer

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