GRE Word List
IRATE
roused to ire
The meaning of the word irate is roused to ire.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| demented | mad |
| buccaneer | any of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies |
| accretion | the process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as |
| cognitive | of, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering) |
| kneel | to position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| prefigure | to show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness |
| subpoena | a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| cavalier | marked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain |