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 |
|---|---|
| unfaltering | not wavering or weakening : firm |
| exploit | deed |
| addiction | a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted |
| application | an act of applying: |
| innovation | a new idea, method, or device : novelty |
| obsidian | a dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava |
| commodious | comfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy |
| glimmer | to shine faintly or unsteadily |
| elaboration | planned or carried out with great care |
| conscientious | meticulous |