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
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
trappingsoutward signs
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
stocka store or supply accumulated or available
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
swipea strong sweeping blow
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration