GRE Word List
IRATE
roused to ire
The meaning of the word irate is roused to ire.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| insubordination | disobedient to authority |
| nutrition | the act or process of nourishing or being nourished |
| embargo | an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports |
| facsimile | an exact copy |
| nib | bill |
| tribute | something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved |
| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |
| gaffe | a social or diplomatic blunder |