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
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
demurereserved
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
riderone that rides
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
bedizento dress or adorn gaudily
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher