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 |
|---|---|
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| aspirant | one who aspires |
| compact | predominantly formed or filled : composed |
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
| scuffle | to struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion |
| disclose | to make known or public |
| fathomless | incapable of being fathomed : immeasurable |
| enact | to establish by legal and authoritative act |
| bucolic | of or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral |