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
sedentarynot migratory : settled
swathea band used in swathing
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
paragona model of excellence or perfection
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
prunea plum dried or capable of drying without fermentation
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon