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
elusivetending to elude: such as
dementedmad
congenialpleasant
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
habituateto make used to something : accustom
shearto cut off the hair from
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
epicureone with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke