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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| escapade | a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |
| anneal | to heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle |
| impediment | something that impedes |
| distract | to draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time |
| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |
| inevitable | incapable of being avoided or evaded |
| malleable | capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers |
| arraign | to call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge |