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

WordMeaning
herpetologista branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians
evoketo call forth or up: such as
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
mischancebad luck
sequesterto set apart : segregate
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general