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

WordMeaning
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
paradigmexample
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
scotchscottish
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
nostalgiaa wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition
homespunspun or made at home
embryonicof or relating to an embryo