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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| philanderer | a man who has sexual relations with many women |
| sherbet | a cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice |
| overture | an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal |
| bountiful | liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors |
| solicit | to make petition to : entreat |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
| sluggard | a habitually lazy person |
| reiterate | to state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect |
| enthrall | to hold spellbound : charm |