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
masticateto grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
taciturntemperamentally disinclined to talk
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
forlornbereft
febrilemarked or caused by fever : feverish
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
denominationan act of denominating
suppliantsupplicant