GRE Word List

GROUCH

a fit of bad temper

The meaning of the word grouch is a fit of bad temper.

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WordMeaning
privyprivate
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
compulsivehaving power to compel
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
festerto generate pus
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought