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.

Random words

WordMeaning
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
bloatedoverfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc.
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
atypicalnot typical : irregular
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
quarantinea period of 40 days