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
bitinghaving the power to bite
dispatchto send off or away with promptness or speed
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
jovialcharacterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
harassexhaust
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
tacitexpressed or carried on without words or speech
unassailablenot assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question