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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retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
tantruma fit of bad temper
braidto make from braids
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand