GRE Word List

IRATE

roused to ire

The meaning of the word irate is roused to ire.

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WordMeaning
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent
cosmicof or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
percussionthe act of percussing: such as