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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lechery | inordinate (see inordinate |
| contrive | devise |
| pedestrian | commonplace |
| temerity | unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness |
| chancellor | the secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king |
| repulsion | the action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed |
| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
| impious | not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent |
| disavowal | to deny responsibility for : repudiate |
| heinous | hatefully or shockingly evil : abominable |