GRE Word List

IRATE

roused to ire

The meaning of the word irate is roused to ire.

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lampoonsatire
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
feasiblecapable of being done or carried out
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
swipea strong sweeping blow
unfetterto free from fetters
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liabilitythe quality or state of being liable