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
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
rompone that romps
averto declare positively
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
flutterto flap the wings rapidly