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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aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
depleteto empty of a principal substance
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hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
disinterto take out of the grave or tomb
jibeto be in accord : agree
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arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
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