GRE Word List

CHOLERIC

easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered

The meaning of the word choleric is easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered.

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WordMeaning
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
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embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
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charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
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exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
analgesiainsensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
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stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of