GRE Word List

IRATE

roused to ire

The meaning of the word irate is roused to ire.

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dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
cadaverousof or relating to a corpse
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
juntaa council or committee for political or governmental purposes