GRE Word List

IRATE

roused to ire

The meaning of the word irate is roused to ire.

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WordMeaning
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
tempothe 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
testyeasily annoyed : irritable
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
compulsivehaving power to compel
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
minatoryhaving a menacing quality