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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copiousyielding something abundantly
arborealof, relating to, or resembling a tree
passiveacted upon by an external agency
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beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
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covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection