Asked by Trissy

what is the definition for alacrity, condescend, and diligent?
The choices are: to talk down to, enthusiasm/speed, and thorough/meticulous.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Check the definitions at Dictionary.com

http://dictionary.reference.com/
Answered by Trissy
I searched there but some of them are not related to either difinition to me...
Answered by Writeacher
Those words' meanings should be obvious in any dictionary.

http://dictionary.reference.com

http://www.answers.com

http://www.onelook.com

http://www.yourdictionary.com

Specifically:
http://www.answers.com/alacrity
http://www.answers.com/condescend
http://www.answers.com/diligent
Answered by Trissy
the got the answer however what does "to tlk down to" means?
Answered by Ms. Sue
To talk down to means to talk to someone as though he was an idiot or a young child.