GRE Word List
IRATE
roused to ire
The meaning of the word irate is roused to ire.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gull | any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae) |
| hostility | deep-seated usually mutual ill will |
| veto | an authoritative prohibition : interdiction |
| plasticity | the quality or state of being plastic |
| florid | very flowery in style : ornate |
| maverick | an unbranded range animal |
| placebo | a usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder |
| redress | to set right : remedy |
| incrustation | a crust or hard coating |
| waffle | a crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron |