GRE Word List

IRATE

roused to ire

The meaning of the word irate is roused to ire.

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WordMeaning
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
compilationthe act or process of compiling