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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adjointo add or attach by joining
gratiswithout charge or recompense : free
siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
mustera representative specimen (see specimen
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement