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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WordMeaning
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
ambulatoryable to walk about and not bedridden
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
mirewet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh)
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
mingleto bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix
auxiliaryoffering or providing help