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 |
|---|---|
| connubial | of or relating to the married state : conjugal |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| stratified | formed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata |
| elope | to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent |
| earmark | a mark of identification on the ear of an animal |
| pinion | the terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges |
| incrustation | a crust or hard coating |
| parley | to speak with another : confer |
| tenancy | a holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |