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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| prudent | characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as |
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |
| sprout | to grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout |
| melee | a confused struggle |
| anthology | a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music |
| industrious | constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent |
| ensconce | shelter |
| satire | a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn |
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