GRE Word List

TEMPER

heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion

The meaning of the word temper is heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion.

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WordMeaning
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
pulchritudephysical comeliness
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
squashto press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
concurto express agreement
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
celerityrapidity of motion or action
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally