GRE Word List
IRATE
roused to ire
The meaning of the word irate is roused to ire.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fawning | seeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery |
| swagger | to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| testy | easily annoyed : irritable |
| appall | to overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay |
| compulsive | having power to compel |
| abject | sunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe |
| propensity | an often intense natural inclination or preference |
| minatory | having a menacing quality |