GRE Word List

IRASCIBLE

marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger

The meaning of the word irascible is marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger.

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revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
coteriean intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
virulentmarked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage