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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sedentary | not migratory : settled |
| swathe | a band used in swathing |
| alliteration | the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs) |
| rivet | a 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 |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| somber | so shaded as to be dark and gloomy |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| discrepancy | the quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance |
| prune | a plum dried or capable of drying without fermentation |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |