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
monographa learned treatise on a small area of learning
limpto walk lamely
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
aegisa shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena
enumerateto ascertain the number of : count
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain