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 |
|---|---|
| antiquated | outmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted |
| ingenue | a naive girl or young woman |
| squalor | the quality or state of being squalid |
| sodden | dull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| warranted | sanction |
| lustrous | reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle |
| incognito | with one's identity concealed |
| scheme | a plan or program of action |
| implausible | not plausible : provoking disbelief |